University of Northern Iowa

Interior Design Majors

Summary

 

A major in interior design prepares students to be creative problem-solvers. The course work provides systematic and coordinated approaches to the design process, resulting in appropriate interior environments in the private and public sectors. Some of the most interesting aspects of this major are the studio classes, allowing students hands-on experience creating projects for diverse populations, special purposes and environmental concerns. Students work with the latest technology and computer applications, and a supervised intership is required of all interior design majors.


The interior design program requires 123 hours of course work: 64 in the major, 15 in electives and 44 in Liberal Arts Core (includes 3 hours double-counted in the major).

 

Major:

Interior Design, B.A.

 

(Click major/minor/certificate title to see typical courses for the program)


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Careers

 

Graduates of this program will find employment in:

Residential or commercial design studios
Architectural offices
Retail sales firms
Historic preservation research
Consumer-related organizations

 

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Unique Features

  • Housed in Latham Hall, renovated in 1990. Features multimedia classrooms and state-of-the-art computer, design and textile testing laboratories
  • Student-oriented faculty
  • Opportunities to apply learnings in internship work experiences
  • Opportunities for involvement in undergraduate research projects, field trips, international study and applied learning experiences
  • Opportunities for professional development through participation in departmental organizations:
    Phi Upsilon Omicron national honor society
    Northern Iowa Family Services Organization (NIFSO)
    Student Interior Designers of Northern Iowa (SIDNI)
    Textile and Apparel Association (TAPP)

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Scholarships


Scholarships for current majors include the Nellie Dickey Award, the Marjorie Gibson Leighty Scholarship, the Martha Shedd Scholarship and Letitia Walsh Scholarship. An award in honor of Dr. Elisabeth Sutherland Howes, department head from 1940 to 1960, is presented to an outstanding graduating senior.


More information on department scholarships can found at Financial Aid.

 

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