Program: Interior Design, Business, BS (INTD-IBUS) - Abilene Christian University

2022-2023 Catalog With Addendum

Apr 02, 2025

BS: Interior Design Degree Plan (INTD)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design is nationally accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The curriculum prepares students for careers in business, industry and retail, and for research and graduate study. The curriculum is designed for those interested in how technical and aesthetic aspects of interior design affect a diversity of populations in residential and non-residential environments. The curriculum prepares students with unique problem solving techniques to creatively plan and design environments that protect the health, safety and welfare of building occupants.

University Requirements

Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.

Major Requirements

Art

ART 105 - Two-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3
ART 106 - Three-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3
ART 222 - Art History: General Survey II Credit Hours: 3 *
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Design

DSGN 102 - Introduction to Interior Design Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 111 - Design Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 201 - Fundamental Design I Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 202 - Fundamental Design II Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 211 - Design Drawing II Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 221 - History of Architecture and Design I Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 222 - History of Architecture and Design II Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 232 - Digital Design Communication Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 301 - Intermediate Interior Design I Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 302 - Intermediate Interior Design II Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 351 - Interior Components Credit Hours: 3 (writing-intensive course)
DSGN 352 - Building Systems Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 401 - Advanced Interior Design Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 402 - Design, Construction and Details for Interiors Credit Hours: 3
DSGN 461 - Professional Principles and Practices (for Design Practitioners) Credit Hours: 3 (for Design Practitioners)
DSGN 463 - Field Experience Credit Hours: 3 (capstone course)

Total: 54 Credit Hours

Business Track Option

Business Courses 100-400 level (of which 1 must be upper level; course prerequisites should be followed) Credit Hours: 12

Suggestions:

ACCT 210 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
ACCT 211 - Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
BUSA 120 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 2
ECON 261 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
FIN 310 - Financial Management Credit Hours: 3
FIN 416 - Personal Financial Planning Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 330 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 331 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 373 - Employee Planning, Recruitment and Selection Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 320 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 342 - Consumer Behavior Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 343 - Personal Selling Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 344 - Marketing Promotion Credit Hours: 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 6 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Other Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade in art and design courses: C
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.