Jan 30, 2023

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Design Studies, Architecture and Interior Design Concentration, B.S.

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(Leading to a B.S.)

The Architecture and Interior Design curriculum focuses on residential design, light frame construction, and commercial design. This program of study explores the interior environment and its relation to psychosocial needs, physical needs and mental well-being of individuals and families. Graduates pursue careers in interior space planning, renovation/remodeling, computer aided drafting, rendering and media production, historic housing and finishing preservation, facility management and product representatives.

Curriculum

Freshman Year

First Semester

CHEM 1010 - Introductory Chemistry I Credit: 4.
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit: 3.
HEC 1040 - Connections in Human Ecology Credit: 1.
Mathematics Credit: 3.
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Credit: 3.

Total: 14

Second Semester

CHEM 1020 - Introductory Chemistry II Credit: 4.
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credit: 3.
HEC 1005 - Introduction to Human Ecology Credit: 1.
HEC 1010 - Life Span Development Credit: 3.
HEC 2041 - Aspects of the Built Environment Credit: 3.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit: 3.

Total: 17

Sophomore Year

First Semester

HEC 1110 - Concepts of Design Credit: 3.
HEC 1125 - Design Visualization Techniques Credit: 3.
HEC 2065 - Families in Society Credit: 3.
HEC 2421 - Architectural Graphics and Presentation Techniques Credit: 3.
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Credit: 3.

Total: 15

Second Semester

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credit: 3. or
PC 2500 - Communicating in the Professions Credit: 3.
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit: 3. or
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature Credit: 3. or
ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Literature Credit: 3.
HEC 1150 - Analysis of Product Development Credit: 3.
HEC 2440 - Computer Aided Design of Residences Credit: 3.
HEC 2431 - Residential Design I Credit: 3.

Total: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

HEC 2411 - Practicum: Housing and Design Credit: 1.
HEC 3310 - Textiles I Credit: 3.
HEC 3431 - Residential Design II Credit: 3.
HEC 3350 - Business Aspects of the Design Industry Credit: 3.
HIST 2010 - Early United States History Credit: 3.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit: 3.

Total: 16

Second Semester

Guided Electives Credit: 6.
HEC 2460 - Interior Architecture Codes and Standards Credit: 2.
HEC 3315 - Portfolio Design Credit: 2.
HEC 3320 - Textiles II Credit: 3.
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History Credit: 3.

Total: 16

Senior Year

First Semester

Guided Electives Credit: 9.
HEC 3011 - Consumer Economics Credit: 3.
HEC 4340 - Classical History of Architecture, Furnishings and Dress Credit: 3.

Total: 15

Second Semester

HEC 4315 - Global Social Sustainability Credit: 3.
HEC 4450 - Commercial Design Credit: 3.
HEC 4990 - Internship Credit: 3, 6, 8, 12.

Total: 12

Note:

Guided Electives: HEC 4360 , HEC 4460 , AGHT 3400 , ART 1250 , HEC 4320 , HEC 3360 , HEC 4326 , CEE 3340 , CEE 4340 .

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