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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Interior Design | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 3 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Foreign Language: WOLC1411, WOLC1412 (same field) | 8 | |
| COMS3370 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| orETSM4335 | Human Factors & Ergonomics | |
| KINE2115 | Lifetime Health and Wellness 3 | 1 |
| PHIL2303 | Critical Thinking 2 | 3 |
| WOLC2311 | Intermediate Foreign Language 1 | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| ARTS1316 | Drawing | 3 |
| INDS1360 | Applied Design Theory | 3 |
| Major: Required | ||
| HUSC4369 | Internship | 3 |
| INDS2364 | Materials and Sources | 3 |
| INDS2386 | Space Planning Fundamentals | 3 |
| INDS2387 | Architectural Graphics for Int | 3 |
| INDS3332 | Lighting Design for Interiors | 3 |
| INDS3337 | Design Process | 3 |
| INDS3338 | Residential Design | 3 |
| INDS3360 | Interior Design Profession Practice & Procedure | 3 |
| INDS3361 | History of Furnishings II | 3 |
| INDS3365 | Digital Drawing for ID II | 3 |
| INDS3377 | Interior Codes & Standards | 3 |
| INDS4330 | Commercial Design I | 3 |
| INDS4331 | Commercial Design II | 3 |
| INDS2361 | History of Furnishings I | 3 |
| INDS2365 | Digital Drawing for ID | 3 |
| INDS2388 | Building Systems for Interiors | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| ARTS3385 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
| ARTS4384 | Modern Art Before 1945 | 3 |
| orARTS4385 | Art Since 1945 | |
| orARTS3383 | Design History | |
| ETCM2363 | Architectural Design | 3 |
| ETCM3372 | Construction Drafting 4 | 3 |
| Electives: General | ||
| General Electives | 1 | |
| Minor: Not Required 5,6 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).Options includeARAB2311,FREN2311,GERM2311,SGNL2311, andSPAN2311.
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Science).
- 3
Satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 4
ETCM department waives prerequisites for Interior Design majors.
- 5
A minor isnot requiredfor this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 6
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Notes
Students must earn a2.0minimum overall GPA inall coursework.
Students must meet a2.5 minimum overallmajorGPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a2.5 minimumSHSU majorGPA in all major coursework.
A minimum grade of C is required of Interior Design majors in all FACS, ARTS, and ETCM courses and in all prerequisites for these courses. This program requires a 2.5 GPA.
The Interior Design specific courses (FACS designation) are only offered once per academic year, in either Fall or Spring, as noted in the plan of study with the exception of INDS1360.
INDS1360 is a prerequisite for INDS2386.
INDS2364, INDS2386, INDS2387 should be taken concurrently.
INDS1360orINDS2364 is a prerequisite for ETCM2363.
INDS2365,INDS2388,ETCM2363, and ARTS1316 are prerequisites for INDS3338.
ARTS3385 is a prerequisite for ARTS3383,ARTS4384, and ARTS4385.
A passing sophom*ore portfolio review is required along with departmental approval prior to taking INDS3338.
HUSC4369 requires departmental approval and the completion of 90 hours.
Additional information:Reference theProgram Landing Pagefor additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area III | 4 | ARTS1316 | 3 |
| ENGL13011 | 3 | ENGL13021 | 3 |
| HIST13012 | 3 | HIST13022 | 3 |
| INDS1360 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| INDS2364 | 3 | ETCM2363 | 3 |
| INDS2386 | 3 | INDS2361 | 3 |
| INDS2387 | 3 | INDS2365 | 3 |
| KINE21153 | 1 | INDS2388 | 3 |
| PHIL23034 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| INDS3332 | 3 | ARTS3385 | 3 |
| INDS3338 | 3 | INDS3337 | 3 |
| INDS3361 | 3 | INDS3360 | 3 |
| INDS3377 | 3 | INDS3365 | 3 |
| POLS23055 | 3 | WOLC1411 (same field) | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ARTS4384, 4385, or 3383 | 3 | INDS4331 | 3 |
| COMS3370 or ETSM 4335 | 3 | HUSC4369 | 3 |
| ETCM33726 | 3 | POLS23065 | 3 |
| INDS4330 | 3 | WOLC23117 | 3 |
| WOLC1412 (same field) | 4 | General Elective | 1 |
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 3
Satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 4
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Science).
- 5
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 6
ETCM department waives prerequisites for Interior Design majors.
- 7
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture). Options include ARAB2311, FREN2311, GERM2311, SGNL2311, and SPAN2311.
Notes
Students must earn a2.0minimum overall GPA inall coursework.
Students must meet a2.5 minimum overallmajorGPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a2.5 minimumSHSU majorGPA in all major coursework.
A minimum grade of C is required of Interior Design majors in all FACS, ARTS, and ETCM courses and in all prerequisites for these courses. This program requires a 2.5 GPA.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
The Interior Design specific courses (FACS designation) are only offered once per academic year, in either Fall or Spring, as noted in the plan of study with the exception ofINDS1360.
INDS1360 is a prerequisite for INDS2386.
INDS2364,INDS2386, and INDS2387 should be taken concurrently.
INDS1360orINDS2364 is a prerequisite forETCM2363.
INDS2365, INDS2388,ETCM2363, andARTS1316are prerequisites for INDS3338.
ARTS3385is a prerequisite forARTS3383,ARTS4384, andARTS4385.
A passingsophom*ore portfolio review is requiredalong with departmental approvalprior to takingINDS3338.
HUSC4369 requiresdepartmentalapproval and the completion of 90 hours.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BA in Interior Design is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Oral and written communication.
- Technical interior design knowledge.
- Manual and digital drawing.
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Application of evidence-based design.
