Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Interior Architecture & Design

Certificate programs are open to adult women who already hold a bachelor’s degree. Certificate students take courses only in the major in which you want to earn a certificate.

Certificate Requirements

Credits required: 68 credits

Courses within Interior Architecture & Design address the changing complexities of the design and construction industry. The program aims to develop professional design skills while empowering students to identify, research, and creatively solve design problems. The knowledge and skills learned to establish a solid foundation for successful design careers in many market sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, corporate, residential environments, furniture, and sustainable design. 

Consult the Undergraduate Bulletin and Curriculum Guides for more details on requirements and courses for these certificates or contact the Admissions Office.

Required Interior Design courses:

  • INT 100 Professional Survey
  • INT 101 Studio I – Fundamentals
  • INT 103 Architectural Drafting
  • INT 110 Spaces, Proxemics and Planning
  • INT 130 History of Architecture and Interiors
  • INT 201 Studio II – Residential Design 4
  • INT 204 Building Construction
  • INT 225 Illuminated Environments
  • INT 226 Sketching, Rendering and Presentation
  • INT/UXD 232 Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • INT 245 Textiles and Finish Materials
  • INT 301 Studio III – Commercial Design
  • INT 302 Studio IV – Special Topics
  • INT 325 Environmental Design & Construction Practices
  • INT 330 Advanced Graphic Communication
  • INT 342 Business Procedures
  • INT 398 Internship (three – 1 credit courses required) 3-6
  • INT 401 Career Seminar & Portfolio 1
  • INT 410 Contemporary Issues in Design
  • INT 420 Capstone Project – Research Principles
  • INT 421 Capstone Project – Design Development 3

Interior Design Elective: Choose credits from the following courses

  • INT 340 Advanced Residential Design
  • INT 350 Furniture Design
  • INT 360 Interior Architecture
  • INT 370 Study Abroad Seminar
  • INT 496 Independent Study 1-3
    • INT 496 may count for 1 INT elective with Chair’s approval

Art/Art History Elective: Choose 3 Credits from the following courses:

  • ART 212 Mixed Media
  • ART 220 Three-Dimensional Design
  • ART 231 Art of the Ancient World – Prehistoric to Late Medieval
  • ART 232 Global Empires and Exchanges: 1300-1700
  • ART 236 Women in Art
  • ART 313 Figure Drawing
  • ART 320 Global Modern and Contemporary Art
  • ART 337 Art Metal
  • ART 356 Photography
  • ART 359 Fiber/Fabric Design
  • ART 367 Watercolor
  • ART 375 Special Topics in Art

Take the Next Step

To learn more about the fashion post-baccalaureate certificate programs, contact the Admission Office. You can apply online using the Undergraduate Post-baccalaureate Certificate/Second Degree Application.

Learn more about the School of Arts and Sciences.