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.
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| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| ARTS 1316 | 3 | Component Area VIII | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| INDS 1140 | 1 | INDS 1360 | 3 |
| MATH 1314, 1324, 1332, or 13423 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | ETCM 2363 | 3 |
| INDS 2364 | 3 | INDS 2361 | 3 |
| INDS 2386 | 3 | INDS 2365 | 3 |
| INDS 2387 | 3 | INDS 2388 | 3 |
| KINE 21154 | 1 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V | 3 | ARTS 3385 | 3 |
| INDS 3332 | 3 | INDS 3337 | 3 |
| INDS 3338 | 3 | INDS 3360 | 3 |
| INDS 3361 | 3 | INDS 3365 | 3 |
| INDS 3377 | 3 | PHIL 2303, COMS 2386, PSYC 1301, or SOCI 1301 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ARTS 4384, 4385, or 3383 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| COMS 3370 or ETSM 4335 | 3 | HUSC 4369 | 3 |
| ETCM 33726 | 3 | INDS 4331 | 3 |
| INDS 4330 | 3 | PHIL 2303, COMS 2386, PSYC 1301, or SOCI 1301 | 3 |
| General Electives | 2 | ||
| 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 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 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.
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 credit 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 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.
