Interior Design, B.F.A.
Coordinator, Prof. Linda O’Shea
GLAB-520, (908) 737-4750
This B.F.A. degree program prepares graduates for entry into the Interior Design field, and with the basic educational background necessary for eventual professional certification. The curriculum includes in-depth study of the principles and practice of interior design as well as a broad foundation in the liberal arts, studio arts and art history. Emphasis is on aesthetic awareness, creative development, and effective design solutions based on human needs in the contemporary environment.
Students are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average in major requirements to continue in the program and to receive the BFA degree.
The program is fully accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
General Education 32
Foundation Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: Requires a C or better
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 19
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Social Sciences 6
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Select One GE Approved course from on selection below:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or ES 1010 World Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 7
Select one Math or Computer Science course from below:
Select One GE Approved Science course from one area below:
| Biology | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Earth Science | 4 |
| Environmental Sciences | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
Additional Required Courses 12
Additional Required Courses 12
| AH 1700 | ART FROM PREHISTORY THROUGH MIDDLE AGES | 3 |
| AH 3792 | HISTORY OF WESTERN ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| DSN 4006 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESIGN | 3 |
| FA 2288 | FURNITUREMAKING I | 3 |
Academic Major 76
Academic Major courses must have an average 3.0 GPA. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each course.
Foundation Core 12
Major Required Courses 54
Major Elective Courses 4
Select four credits from the following:
| DSN 4007 | SPECIAL TOPICS: INTERACTIVE AD CONCEPTING AND DESIGN | 3 |
| DSN 2200 | SUSTAINABLE DESIGN II | 3 |
| DSN 4002 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DESIGN I | 3 |
| DSN 4002 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DESIGN I | 3 |
| DSN 1003 | EUROPEAN ART, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE STUDY TOUR | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| INTD 1996 | INTERIOR DESIGN RESEARCH INITIATIVE FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS | 1 |
Internship/Practicum 3
Select 3 credits from the following:
Major Capstone 3
| DSN 4000 | CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES IN DESIGN | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 120