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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Interior Design | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 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) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 2 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| COMS3370 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| orETSM4335 | Human Factors & Ergonomics | |
| KINE2115 | Lifetime Health and Wellness 2 | 1 |
| MATH1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| orMATH1324 | Mth for Mngl Decision Making | |
| orMATH1332 | College Mathematics | |
| orMATH1342 | Elementary Statistics | |
| Select two additional Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
COMS2386 | Interpersonal Communication | |
PHIL2303 | Critical Thinking | |
PSYC1301 | Introduction To Psychology | |
SOCI1301 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| ARTS1316 | Drawing | 3 |
| INDS1360 | Applied Design Theory | 3 |
| Major: Required | ||
| HUSC4369 | Internship | 3 |
| INDS2361 | History of Furnishings I | 3 |
| INDS2364 | Materials and Sources | 3 |
| INDS2365 | Digital Drawing for ID | 3 |
| INDS2386 | Space Planning Fundamentals | 3 |
| INDS2387 | Architectural Graphics for Int | 3 |
| INDS2388 | Building Systems for Interiors | 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 |
| 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 3 | 3 |
| Electives: General | ||
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Minor: Not Required 4,5 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 2
Satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 3
ETCM department waives prerequisites for Interior Design majors.
- 4
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 will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 5
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 for Interior Design majors in all ARTS, ETCM, and FACS courses and in the prerequisites for these courses. The 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.
INDS1360 is a prerequisite for INDS2386.
INDS2364,INDS2386, and 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, orARTS4385.
A passing sophom*ore portfolio review is required along with departmental approval prior to taking INDS3338.
HUSC4369 requires departmental approval and 90 hours of course work completed.
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| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| ENGL13011 | 3 | Component Area VIII | 3 |
| HIST13012 | 3 | ARTS1316 | 3 |
| INDS1360 | 3 | ENGL13021 | 3 |
| MATH1314, 1324, 1332, or 13423 | 3 | HIST13022 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | ETCM2363 | 3 |
| INDS2364 | 3 | INDS2361 | 3 |
| INDS2386 | 3 | INDS2365 | 3 |
| INDS2387 | 3 | INDS2388 | 3 |
| KINE21154 | 1 | POLS23065 | 3 |
| POLS23055 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V | 3 | ARTS3385 | 3 |
| INDS3332 | 3 | INDS3337 | 3 |
| INDS3338 | 3 | INDS3360 | 3 |
| INDS3361 | 3 | INDS3365 | 3 |
| INDS3377 | 3 | PHIL2303, COMS 2386, PSYC 1301, or SOCI 1301 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ARTS4384, 4385, or 3383 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| COMS3370 or ETSM 4335 | 3 | HUSC4369 | 3 |
| ETCM33726 | 3 | INDS4331 | 3 |
| INDS4330 | 3 | PHIL2303, COMS 2386, PSYC 1301, or SOCI 1301 | 3 |
| General Electives | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| 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 Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 4
Satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 5
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 6
ETCM department waives prerequisites for Interior Design majors.
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 for Interior Design majors in all ARTS, ETCM, and FACS courses and intheprerequisites for these courses. The 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.
INDS1360is a prerequisite forINDS2386.
INDS2364,INDS2386, andINDS2387should be taken concurrently.
INDS1360orINDS2364is a prerequisite forETCM2363.
INDS2365,INDS2388,ETCM2363, andARTS1316are prerequisites forINDS3338.
ARTS3385is a prerequisite forARTS3383,ARTS4384, orARTS4385.
A passing sophom*ore portfolio review is required along with departmental approval prior to takingINDS3338.
HUSC4369requires departmental approval and 90 hours of course work completed.
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 will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
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 BS in Interior Designis 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.
