Interior Design (BS)
Michelle R. Brown, Undergraduate Program Director
The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the national accrediting agency for interior design education. The curriculum provides opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and learning experiences that prepare students for professional careers with interior design and architectural firms, other design-related careers, or graduate education. The program addresses competencies necessary for passing the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) exam, a step required in Texas and many other states for interior design certification or licensure. The program incorporates a strong liberal arts background with supporting courses in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The freshman and sophomore years focus on building a strong knowledge base in design, addressing both residential and commercial design venues. The junior and senior years allow for application of knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on design research and creative problem solving. Study abroad programs are offered to further enhance the educational experience. Students have 24-hour access to drafting facilities, resource areas, and a computer lab. Membership in the Interior Design Association at Baylor, a student organization representing professional student chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), is available for students, offering an introduction into the professional field of interior design. With easy access to the Dallas Design Center, strong professional involvement and industry support are available for students. Various professional organizations at state and national levels offer career day experiences, resources, and mentoring.
Post-matriculation students wishing to change their major to Interior Design must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 in order to be accepted into the Interior Design program. First semester freshman must wait until Fall grades have posted before they can change their major to Interior Design. Due to course sequencing, a minimum of three years is required to complete major requirements for interior design.
Requirements for a Major in Interior Design (BS)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Chapel - two semesters (to include one semester of CHA 1087) | ||
| ENGL 2310 | American Literary Cultures | 3 |
| HIS 1300 | The United States in Global Perspective | 3 |
| PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
| REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Additional General Education Requirements for Major | ||
| Communication and Media Literacy | ||
| Select 3 hrs. from the following: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Issues | ||
| ID 4326 | Sustainable Systems & Design 4 | 3 |
| Fine Arts and Performing Arts | ||
| ART 1310 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Foreign Languages & Cultures | ||
| Select 3 hrs. from the following: | 3 | |
| Formal Reasoning | ||
| ID 2325 | Building Systems | 3 |
| Research, Writing & Literature | ||
| ENG 1310 | Research Writing: Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars | 3 |
| Select one course from either of the following lists: | 3 | |
| Scientific Method I | ||
| Select one lecture/lab course or course pair from the following: | 4 | |
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | ||
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | ||
| Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts I | ||
| Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Chemistry and Society | ||
| Exploring Environmental Issues and An Introduction to Environmental Analysis (Lab) | ||
| The Dynamic Earth and Dynamic Earth Laboratory | ||
| Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience and Introduction to Neuroscience Laboratory | ||
| Light, Vision and Optics | ||
| Great Ideas in Physics | ||
| Sound and Acoustics | ||
| General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Scientific Method II | ||
| NUTR 3314 | Consumer Nutrition | 3 |
| Lifetime Fitness | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ID 1332 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 1425 | Studio I: Foundations of Design Communication | 4 |
| ID 2090 | Second Year Review | 0 |
| ID 2320 | Building Materials and Finishes | 3 |
| ID 2322 | Digital Representation I: Architectural Drawing & Modeling | 3 |
| ID 2350 | Building Codes & Regulatory Systems | 3 |
| ID 2375 | Architectural & Design History I | 3 |
| ID 2395 | Architectural & Design History II | 3 |
| ID 2417 | Studio II: Space Planning | 4 |
| ID 2418 | Studio III: Digital Communication & Visualization | 4 |
| ID 3298 | Professional Presentation & Portfolio Design | 2 |
| ID 3311 | Theory of Architecture & Design | 3 |
| ID 3317 | Lighting Systems & Design | 3 |
| ID 3322 | Digital Representation II: BIM & 3D Modeling | 3 |
| ID 3418 | Studio IV: Contextual & Human Centered Design | 4 |
| ID 3426 | Studio V: Creative Problem Solving in Commercial Environments | 4 |
| ID 4223 | Capstone Research | 2 |
| ID 4320 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ID 4398 | Interior Design Internship 1 | 3 |
| ID 4418 | Studio VI: Complex Environments | 4 |
| ID 4433 | Studio VII: Capstone | 4 |
| Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
| ART 1314 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ARTH 2302 | Survey of Western Art I | 3 |
| or ARTH 2303 | Survey of Western Art II | |
| PRD 2101 | Professional Development | 1 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| A grade of C or better is required in Human Sciences and Design courses (ADM, CFS, HSD, ID and NUTR prefixes). | ||
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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An approved 240-hr., on-site internship is required following the completion of the junior year.
Program Progression
First-Year Review
Successful completion of the First-Year review is required for advancement to the Second Year studios. At the end of the first year review the following is required: A minimum GPA of 2.85 or higher in the ID courses required in the freshman level sequencing. Applications for review are due on May 1st.
Second-Year Review
Successful completion of the Second-Year review is required for advancement to the Junior level studios. Requirements for Second-Year review are a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in the ID courses required through the sophomore level sequencing at the end of the Spring semester. Applications for review are due on May 1st.
Additional Notes
- Transfer grades are not calculated in the review GPA per Baylor policy on transfer courses.
- ART 1310 Drawing Iand ART 1314 2D Design must be completed before moving to the upper-level studios.
Fast Track
For the three-year (Fast Track) sequence, students must complete ART 1310 Drawing I or ART 1314 2D Design (both recommended) and ID 2325 Building Systems prior to the start of the fall semester. ID 2325 Building Systems must be taken at Baylor during the summer session. ART 1310 Drawing I and ART 1314 2D Design must be completed before moving to the upper-level studios.
Note: Fast-Trackers must pass both the First- and Second-Year reviews.
Computer Requirement
It is recommended to students and parents to make sure students have a PC computer that meets the requirements for the AutoCAD and REVIT software, which can be found on the AutoDesk Website. (RAM, Graphics cards, etc.). REVIT will not work on a Mac. It is recommended that you have a computer that can handle the graphic requirements by the start of your sophomore year.