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College of Health Sciences

Interior Design

​​Let Your Creativity Improve the World​.

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Degree
  • Bachelor of Science
Location
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

4 Years

​​Design with Purpose. Inspire Lives. 

​​Interior design is about more than aesthetics. It is about improving lives through purposeful spaces. At SHSU, the Interior Design program prepares students to design environments that are functional, safe, and responsive to human needs.  

​With degree options leading to a B.S. or B.A., our CIDA-accredited program combines creative vision with technical skills in space planning, materials, lighting, codes, and construction documents. Students gain hands-on experience with industry tools like CAD and Revit while learning to collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams. ​ 

​​Difference between the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design​ 

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​​Where and How Is This Program Available?​ 

​​Both the bachelor of arts and the bachelor of science in interior design are offered on our Huntsville campus.​ 

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​​Where Vision Meets Function​

​​Shape how people live, work, and connect. From concept to construction, students are trained to meet real-world design challenges while prioritizing sustainability, accessibility, and public welfare. Here, your creativity will take flight, and you’ll learn the skills you need to craft your creative future.​

  • ​​Design for Living

    ​​When you major in interior design at Sam Houston State University, you’ll study ergonomics, critical thinking, drawing, and interior codes and standards. The result is that you’ll be a designer who understands both the form and function of design, and how to articulate your own creative vision. A unique focus on healthcare design allows students to explore how design supports well-being in hospitals, clinics, and other healing environments. ​ 

  • ​​Accredited​

    Sam Houston State University’s interior design program is fully accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). This means students may sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (https://www.cidq.org/paths), and also prepares them for entry-level interior design practice, advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. 

  • Real-World Experience

    ​​Interior Design majors are required to complete a supervised internship of at least 200 hours. Students are provided leads for securing internship opportunities; however, part of the internship experience is securing a suitable position.​ 

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Find Your Future Career

​​This degree leads to careers in commercial and residential design, space planning, architect and design sales, and helps graduates become registered interior designers, design showroom managers, and assistant designers.

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Expert Faculty

​​Faculty across a variety of subjects will guide you through theoretical and hands-on work, giving you opportunities to grow your skills and develop a deeper understanding of this creative, dynamic industry.​

Become a Bearkat

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