Catalog Year 24/25  Total Credits 120-121
*International students that require ELS-101 (4.0 cr); Total Credits = 121/122

First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=60; Gen Ed=36; Open Electives=6

General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level Liberal Arts course (i.e. DHS, DNS, DAH, DAS, DSS, DEN, DLE, DPL, DVC etc)

Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level course from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.

Vision Statement

Our Program aspires to be a pioneering force in the design world, cultivating a new generation of interior designers who are not only masters of aesthetics and functionality but also visionaries in creating spaces that enhance human experience.

We are committed to advancing the role of interior design as a crucial element of the built environment, training designers to craft interiors that are not just spaces, but sanctuaries of human interaction and personal expression. We aim to seamlessly integrate interior design with apparel, product,  entertainment and any other realms of design as we identify natural collaborations. We envision a future where our program not only leads in artistic innovation and technical excellence but also profoundly influences the evolution of design disciplines. Our graduates will be a part of a design evolution, where the interior becomes a canvas for sustainable, inclusive, and transformative experiences, bridging the gap between art and utility, tradition and innovation, individuality and universality.

Mission Statement

Empowering the next generation of visionary designers, our Interior Design Program is committed to fostering creativity, innovation, sustainable well-being, and practical experience. Through a dynamic curriculum, cutting-edge research, and collaborative partnerships, we aspire to shape leaders who redefine and elevate the art and practice of interior design. Our graduates will be known for their transformative impact on spaces, communities, and the future of design.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Upon graduation, students in the BFA Interior Design program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate sophistication in the communication of ideas which will progressively evolve throughout the four years of study, beginning with sketching and drafting, and continuing with the implementation of multimedia digital design tools.
2. Demonstrate proficiencies in research methodology, ideation, and concept development by identifying, analyzing and applying information from a variety of stakeholders to productively impact the built environment.
3. Develop and construct custom design elements/products towards a design solution.
4. Engage all aspects of the design process to approach an advanced and human-centered design solution.
5. Apply ethical and professional practices and understand all aspects of the interior design practice by making use of the interior design business fundamentals and professional skills including operations, communications and ethical, legal and financial responsibilities of the practitioner.