Michelle R. Brown, Division Leader

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.  Due to course sequencing, a minimum of three years is required to complete major requirements for interior design.

 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Requirements
Minimum Requirement		(124)
Residence Requirement		(60)
Grade point average – minimum of 2.00 (“C”) overall.
Basic Requirements
Chapel - two semesters		0
ENG 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
Communication and Media Literacy
Select one course from the Communication & Media Literacy Distribution List.		3
Contemporary Social Issues
CFS 4356	The Family: A Global Perspective	3
Fine Arts and Performing Arts
ART 1310	Drawing I	3
Foreign Languages & Cultures
Select 3-4 hours from the Foreign Languages & Cultures Distribution List.		3-4
Formal Reasoning
ID 2317	Space Planning	3
Research, Writing & Literature
ENG 1310 & PWR 3300	Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars and Technical Writing	6
Scientific Method I
Select one of the following:		4
CHE 1405	Chemistry and Society
or CHE 1300 & CHE 1101	Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHE 1301 & CHE 1101	Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I
Scientific Method II
NUTR 3314	Consumer Nutrition	3
Lifetime Fitness Distribution List		3
Major
Interior Design Courses
ID 1313	Interior Design Graphics I	3
ID 1332	Introduction to Interior Design	3
ID 2090	Sophomore Portfolio	0
ID 2314	Interior Design Graphics II	3
ID 2318	ID Digital Presentation	3
ID 2320	Building Materials and Finishes for Interiors	3
ID 2322	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I	3
ID 2325	Building Systems for Interiors	3
ID 2350	Building Codes for Interiors	3
ID 2375	History of Interiors 1	3
ID 2395	History of Interiors II	3
ID 3198	Internship Seminar	1
ID 3317	Lighting for Interiors	3
ID 3322	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design II	3
ID 3418	Interior Design Studio I	4
ID 3426	Interior Design Studio II	4
ID 4123	Interior Design Capstone Research	1
ID 4320	Business Practices and Procedures for Interior Design	3
ID 4326	Sustainable Design	3
ID 4398	Interior Design Internship	3
ID 4418	Interior Design Studio III	4
ID 4433	Interior Design Studio IV (Capstone)	4
ADM 2310	Textile Science	3
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
HSD Core 1
HSD 1104	New Student Seminar in Human Sciences and Design	1
Electives (if needed to reach 124 minimum hours)
Dependent on Foreign Languages and Cultures hours		5
First Year Review
Second Year Review
An approved, 240-hour, on-site internship is required following the completion of the junior year. 2
A grade of “C” or better in Human Sciences and Design Courses (ADM, CFS, HSD, ID, or NUTR).
Total Hours		124-125

¹

NUTR 3314 Consumer Nutrition and CFS 4356 The Family: A Global Perspective are included in basic studies requirements above.

²

The required, for-credit course, ID 4398 Interior Design Internship (listed above), provides credit for the internship experience.

First Year Review

Successful completion of the First-Year review is required for advancement to the Sophomore level studios. At the end of the first year review the following is required:

A minimum GPA of 2.85 or higher in the ID and Art courses required in the freshman level studio sequencing.

Second Year Review

This review is a selective process by which the design faculty identifies students who are prepared in skills and knowledge to proceed to the junior level studio courses. Requirements for Second Year Review:

1. Overall GPA of 2.5 at the end of the fall term prior to the Second Year Review to make application.
2. A 2.85 overall in Interior Design Courses at the end of the Spring Semester