Interior Architecture Major, B.S.

Department Information

Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Interior Architecture, and Surveying
PO Box 70552
Wilson-Wallis Hall
Phone: (423) 439-7833
Visit the Interior Architecture program website.

Dean Isham, Interior Architecture Program Coordinator
Email: ishamd@etsu.edu

Accreditation: The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD).

ETSU’s Interior Architecture Program prepares designers who are thinking globally, actively engaging in dynamic design processes, and creating imaginative solutions which promote the awareness and knowledge of the contributions of interior design to health, safety, and the welfare of people in a sustainable built environment. Graduates aspire to be active lifelong problem solvers, seeking to adapt current knowledge and emerging trends to meet the demands of a future marketplace.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

Compass Core Curriculum	40-43 credits
Major Total Requirement	79 credits
Free Elective	0-1 credit
TOTAL	120 credits

Interior Architecture Major, B.S. Suggested Four-Year Program of Study

Compass Core Curriculum

These requirements include earning 40-43 credits in Strengthening Foundations, Understanding Natural and Social Worlds, Exploring Connections, Cultivate Artistic Awareness, and Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen categories.

Major Specific courses listed in Compass Core Curriculum Requirements

ARTH 2010
MATH 1530
4 credits of Natural Science

Interior Architecture Major Requirements: 79 credits

Note: Must earn a grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher in all studio classes to progress through program curriculum. Courses are indicated below with *

ARTH 2020 - Art History Survey II (3 credits)
ENTC 2410 - Construction Fundamentals (4 credits)
ENTC 2060 - Project Scheduling (3 credits)
INTD 1105 - Interior Architecture Fundamentals (3 credits)
INTD 2105 - Historical Interiors I (3 credits)
INTD 2110 - Design for Human Behavior (3 credits)
INTD 2205 - Historical Interiors II (1-3 credits) (must take 3 credits)
INTD 2210 - Materials and Finishes (3 credits)
INTD 3105 - Interior Building Systems & Components (3 credits)
INTD 3205 - Lighting (3 credits)
INTD 4105 - Professional Practices in Interior Architecture (3 credits)
INTD 4205 - Interior Architecture Internship (4 credits)
INTD 4225 - Sustainable Design Seminar (3 credits)
MKTG 3215 - Consumer Textiles (3 credits)
INTD 1115 - Architectural Drafting: Studio I (4 credits) *
INTD 1215 - Visual Communication: Studio II (4 credits) *
INTD 2115 - Computer Apps and Making: Studio III (4 credits) *
INTD 2215 - Residential Design: Studio IV (4 credits) *
INTD 3115 - Commercial Studio I: Studio V (4 credits) *
INTD 3215 - Commercial Design 2: Studio VI (4 credits) *
INTD 4115 - Mixed-use Design: Studio VII (4 credits) *
INTD 4215 - Senior Design Studio: Studio VIII (4 credits) *
Design-related Elective (3 credits)

Choose from: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1201 , ARTA 1204 , ARTA 2200 , COMM 2090 , COMM 3380 , COMM 3390 , COMM 4346 , ENTC 2160 , ENTC 2420 , ENTC 2010 , ENTC 3050 , ENTC 3710 , ENTC 4417 , ENTC 4900 , GEOS 2500 , STOR 2500 , Any ACCT course, Any FNCE course, Any 3000 or 4000 level MGMT course

Free Elective: 0-1 credit

No Minor Required

Note:

Interior Architecture students have the opportunity to attend a summer international study component in Rome, Italy. The course of study includes 4 courses (13 credits). Contact the program coordinator for complete details.

Additional Information

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