Bachelor of Science, Major in Interior Design
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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 | ||
| COMS 3370 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or ETSM 4335 | Human Factors & Ergonomics | |
| KINE 2115 | Lifetime Health and Wellness 2 | 1 |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Managerial Decision Making | |
| or MATH 1332 | College Mathematics | |
| or MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | |
| Select two additional Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction To Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Major: Foundation | ||
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing | 3 |
| INDS 1140 | Introduction to Interior Design | 1 |
| INDS 1360 | Applied Design Theory | 3 |
| Major: Required | ||
| HUSC 4369 | Internship | 3 |
| INDS 2361 | History of Furnishings I | 3 |
| INDS 2364 | Materials and Sources | 3 |
| INDS 2365 | Digital Drawing for Interior Design | 3 |
| INDS 2386 | Space Planning Fundamentals | 3 |
| INDS 2387 | Architectural Graphics for Interiors | 3 |
| INDS 2388 | Building Systems for Interiors | 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 Interior Design II | 3 |
| INDS 3377 | Interior Codes & Standards | 3 |
| INDS 4330 | Commercial Design I | 3 |
| INDS 4331 | Commercial Design II | 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 3 | 3 |
| Electives: General | ||
| General Electives | 2 | |
| 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 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 for Interior Design majors in all ARTS, ETCM, and INDS courses and in the prerequisites for these courses. The program requires a 2.5 GPA.
The Interior Design specific courses (INDS designation) are only offered once per academic year, in either Fall or Spring, as noted in the plan of study.
INDS 1140 is a prerequisite for 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.
ARTS 1316, ETCM 2363, and INDS 2365 and INDS 2388 are prerequisites for INDS 3338.
ARTS 3385 is a prerequisite for ARTS 3383, ARTS 4384, or ARTS 4385.
A passing sophomore portfolio review is required along with departmental approval prior to taking INDS 3338.
HUSC 4369 requires departmental approval and 90 hours of course work completed.
