Bachelor of Arts, Major in Interior Design
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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: WOLC 1411, WOLC 1412 (same field) | 8 | |
| COMS 3370 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or ETSM 4335 | Human Factors & Ergonomics | |
| 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 |
| INDS 1360 | Applied Design Theory | 3 |
| Major: Required | ||
| HUSC 4369 | Internship | 3 |
| INDS 2364 | Materials and Sources | 3 |
| INDS 2386 | Space Planning Fundamentals | 3 |
| INDS 2387 | Architectural Graphics for Int | 3 |
| INDS 3332 | Lighting Design for Interiors | 3 |
| INDS 3337 | Design Process | 3 |
| INDS 3338 | Residential Design | 3 |
| INDS 3360 | Interior Design Profession Practice & Procedure | 3 |
| INDS 3361 | History of Furnishings II | 3 |
| INDS 3365 | Digital Drawing for ID II | 3 |
| INDS 3377 | Interior Codes & Standards | 3 |
| INDS 4330 | Commercial Design I | 3 |
| INDS 4331 | Commercial Design II | 3 |
| INDS 2361 | History of Furnishings I | 3 |
| INDS 2365 | Digital Drawing for ID | 3 |
| INDS 2388 | Building Systems for Interiors | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| ARTS 3385 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
| ARTS 4384 | Modern Art Before 1945 | 3 |
| or ARTS 4385 | Art Since 1945 | |
| or ARTS 3383 | Design History | |
| 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 INDS 1360.
INDS 1360 is a prerequisite for INDS 2386.
INDS 2364, INDS 2386, INDS 2387 should be taken concurrently.
INDS 1360 or INDS 2364 is a prerequisite for ETCM 2363.
INDS 2365, INDS 2388, ETCM 2363, and ARTS 1316 are prerequisites for INDS 3338.
ARTS 3385 is a prerequisite for ARTS 3383, ARTS 4384, and ARTS 4385.
A passing sophomore portfolio review is required along with departmental approval prior to taking INDS 3338.
HUSC 4369 requires departmental approval and the completion of 90 hours.
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| 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 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| INDS 1360 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| INDS 2364 | 3 | ETCM 2363 | 3 |
| INDS 2386 | 3 | INDS 2361 | 3 |
| INDS 2387 | 3 | INDS 2365 | 3 |
| KINE 21153 | 1 | INDS 2388 | 3 |
| PHIL 23034 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| INDS 3332 | 3 | ARTS 3385 | 3 |
| INDS 3338 | 3 | INDS 3337 | 3 |
| INDS 3361 | 3 | INDS 3360 | 3 |
| INDS 3377 | 3 | INDS 3365 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | WOLC 1411 (same field) | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ARTS 4384, 4385, or 3383 | 3 | INDS 4331 | 3 |
| COMS 3370 or ETSM 4335 | 3 | HUSC 4369 | 3 |
| ETCM 33726 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| INDS 4330 | 3 | WOLC 23117 | 3 |
| WOLC 1412 (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 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 INDS 1360.
INDS 1360 is a prerequisite for INDS 2386.
INDS 2364, INDS 2386, and INDS 2387 should be taken concurrently.
INDS 1360 or INDS 2364 is a prerequisite for ETCM 2363.
INDS 2365, INDS 2388, ETCM 2363, and ARTS 1316 are prerequisites for INDS 3338.
ARTS 3385 is a prerequisite for ARTS 3383, ARTS 4384, and ARTS 4385.
A passing sophomore portfolio review is required along with departmental approval prior to taking INDS 3338.
HUSC 4369 requires departmental 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.
