Interior Architecture and Design

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The Interior Architecture and Design Program at Georgia Southern University provides a student-centered professional undergraduate education to prepare students for careers and graduate education in interior design, interior architecture and related fields. We have been CIDA Accredited since 2000 and focus on “evidence based design” which uses the best available research for design decisions. Through the use of active-learning, we focus on human-centered design, sustainability, and well-being to create optimal interior environments.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours

Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours

Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

Major Requirements: 51 Credit Hours

Other Requirements: 3 Credit Hours

Select 3 credit hours in a codes course.

General Electives: 6 Credit Hours

Select 6 credit hours of general elective courses.

Total Credit Hours: 124

Other Program Requirements

Minimum Requirements for Interior Architecture and Design

In order to remain in the Interior Architecture and Design Program, students must meet the following minimum requirements:

Attain admission to Georgia Southern University.
Declared Interior Architecture and Design as a major. If a student is a declared major in another area, and does not want to be a double major, they must complete the change of major form online. This form will initiate the process for getting a student’s current Advisement records and folder sent to the CBSS advising center.

First semester, or as soon as possible, take INDS 2430 - Design Appreciation (3 Credit Hours) with a minimum grade of “C” and one of the following required Field of Study ART courses with a minimum grade of “C”:

ART 1010 - Drawing: Observation (3 Credit Hours)

ART 1020 - 2D: Design & Color Theory (3 Credit Hours)

ART 1030 - 3D: Form & Space (3 Credit Hours)

ART 2020 - 2D:Digital Apps and Technology (3 Credit Hours)

ART 2030 - 3D: Digital Fabrication & Tech (3 Credit Hours)

Students transferring in from other schools are required to have their portfolio and transcript(s) evaluated by the Program Coordinator who is responsible for determining which design courses remain to be taken and which design courses are eligible to receive transfer credit hour. Adequate time must be allowed for scheduling, review and notification. Please contact the Program Coordinator to schedule an appointment. All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.

Students must complete the courses in sequence with all prerequisites and corequisites. If a course is dropped or failed, then the student will be out of sequence and graduation will be delayed.

NOTE: Students transferring or not passing required courses may not be able to graduate within the traditional four-year period.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students in the major are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor due to the complicated nature of the curriculum and should reference the program map and graduation plan for registration (see program website). For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.