Interior Design
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| ARCH1184 | Design Fundamentals 1 | 4 |
| FNAT1303 | Architectural History I | 3 |
| GLST2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| General Education/Liberal Arts & Sciences (NS ) Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Second Semester
| COMP1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| DSGN1433 | Furniture & Finishes | 3 |
| ARCH2394 | Design Fundamentals 2 | 4 |
| ARCH2014 | Computer Visualization | 4 |
| General Education Elective/Math | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Entrance Requirements
Required
- Algebra
- Geometry
Recommended
- Algebra 2
Typical Program
In the first and second years, a typical day consists of two one-hour lectures and a two-hour studio. Students can expect to spend additional time working on projects and course work out of studio.
General Notes
Entry level of student into math and composition/literature sequences is a function of student鈥檚 high school preparation and mathematics and English placement examinations.
A minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥 is required in the following courses to continue from one studio course to the next and to meet graduation requirements: ARCH 1184, ARCH 2394, ARCH 3104, and ARCH 4304.
Graduation Requirements
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0.
Required Equipment
All students in both the architecture and interior design programs are required to purchase a computer in addition to other equipment. Typically, the costs of these purchases can be covered using financial aid. Please consult a financial aid counselor for further details. A tier 3 laptop computer is required, and a tier 4 laptop computer is recommended, for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available.
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