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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Interior Design [BS]


The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design prepares prospective students to solve problems related to the function, health/safety/well-being, and quality of interior environments. Click here to watch a short video about this program.

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The interior design program promotes design research, critical thinking, and creativity in design decisions applied to interior spaces, components, and elements in the built environment. These decisions reflect consideration for social welfare, cultural implications, global and economic elements. The curriculum blends theory and technical skills with sensitivity to environmentally responsible/sustainable design issues and consideration for all users’ needs regardless of age, physical stature, or disability status. Design studios cover hospitality design, commercial design, office space planning, residential design, healthcare design, etc.

Opportunities

Graduates are well-prepared to enter the workplace with a skill set that allows them to thrive professionally and work collaboratively in both the commercial and residential areas of the profession. Skills include drafting, perspective drawing/rendering, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion, Illustrator, and CET Designer, with an integrative understanding of HVAC, lighting, building codes, ADA, WELL, and LEED rating system.

The program has been continuously accredited since the 1980s (the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)). 

School Information


Visual and Built Environments 211P Sill Hall, 734.487.2490 

Paul Majeske, Interim Director

Advisor Information


General Education (and other university requirements) Advising

GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology Student Services | Make an appointment, 203 Sill Hall, 734.487.9751 

Faculty Advisor

To find your faculty advisor, please see School of Visual and Built Environments Advisors.

General Education Requirements:


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Major Requirements: 88 hours


Students must complete IDE and IDES courses with a grade of C or better

Foundational Requirements: 6 hours


Minor Requirement:


This major does not require a minor.

Program Total:


Students must earn a minimum total of 120 credits at the 100-level or above.

Critical Graduation Information