Bachelor of Arts, Major in Interior Design
| 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: WOLC 1411, WOLC 1412 (same field) | 8 | |
| COMS 3370 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| KINE 2115 | Lifetime Health and Wellness 3 | 1 |
| PHIL 2303 | Critical Thinking 2 | 3 |
| WOLC 2311 | Intermediate Foreign Language 1 | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing | 3 |
| FACS 1360 | Basic Principles of Design | 3 |
| Major: Required | ||
| FACS 2361 | History of Furnishings I | 3 |
| FACS 2364 | Design Theory and Materials | 3 |
| FACS 2365 | Digital Drawing for ID | 3 |
| FACS 2386 | Space Planning Fundamentals | 3 |
| FACS 2387 | Architectural Graphics For Int | 3 |
| FACS 2388 | Building Systems For Interiors | 3 |
| FACS 3332 | Lighting Applicans Interiors | 3 |
| FACS 3337 | Design Process | 3 |
| FACS 3338 | Residential Design (Spring only) | 3 |
| FACS 3360 | Int Dsgn Prof Prac & Procedure | 3 |
| FACS 3361 | History of Furnishings II | 3 |
| FACS 3365 | Digital Drawing for ID II | 3 |
| FACS 3377 | Codes,Stndrds & Facility Maint (Fall only) | 3 |
| FACS 4330 | Commercial Design I | 3 |
| FACS 4331 | Commercial Design II | 3 |
| FACS 4369 | Internship | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| ARTS 3385 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
| ARTS 4384 | Modern Art Before 1945 | 3 |
| ETCM 2363 | Architectural Design | 3 |
| ETCM 3372 | 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 include ARAB 2311, FREN 2311, GERM 2311, SGNL 2311, and SPAN 2311.
- 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 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.
- 6
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum SHSU major GPA 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 FACS 1360.
FACS 1360 is a prerequisite for FACS 2364, FACS 2365, FACS 2386, and FACS 2387.
FACS 2364, FACS 2386, and FACS 2387 should be taken concurrently.
FACS 1360 or FACS 2364 is a prerequisite for ETCM 2363.
FACS 3332 and FACS 3337 are prerequisites for FACS 3338.
ETCM 2363 is a prerequisite for FACS 3338.
ARTS 3385 is a prerequisite for ARTS 4384.
Passages of a sophomore portfolio review is required prior to taking FACS 3338.
FACS 4369 requires department approval and the completion of 90 hours.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area III | 4 | ARTS 1316 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| FACS 1360 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| FACS 2364 | 3 | ETCM 2363 | 3 |
| FACS 2386 | 3 | FACS 2361 | 3 |
| FACS 2387 | 3 | FACS 2365 | 3 |
| KINE 21153 | 1 | FACS 2388 | 3 |
| PHIL 23034 | 3 | POLS 23055 | 3 |
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| FACS 3332 | 3 | ARTS 3385 | 3 |
| FACS 3361 | 3 | FACS 3337 | 3 |
| FACS 3338 | 3 | FACS 3360 | 3 |
| FACS 3377 | 3 | FACS 3365 | 3 |
| POLS 23065 | 3 | WOLC 1411 (same field) | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ARTS 4384 | 3 | ETCM 33726 | 3 |
| COMS 3370 | 3 | FACS 4331 | 3 |
| FACS 4330 | 3 | FACS 4369 | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | WOLC 23117 | 3 |
| WOLC 1412 (same field) | 4 | ||
| 14 | 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 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 ARAB 2311, FREN 2311, GERM 2311, SGNL 2311, and SPAN 2311.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum SHSU major GPA 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 of FACS 1360.
FACS 1360 is a prerequisite for FACS 2364, FACS 2365, FACS 2386, and FACS 2387.
FACS 2364, FACS 2386, and FACS 2387 should be taken concurrently.
FACS 3332 and FACS 3337are prerequisites for FACS 3338.
ETCM 2363 is a prerequisite for FACS 3338.
ARTS 3385 is a prerequisite for ARTS 4384.
Passages of a sophomore portfolio review is required prior to taking FACS 3338.
FACS 4369 requires department approval 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.
