Program Overview

Program Overview

The East Carolina University Interior Design program is designed to prepare students to be creative problem-solvers with a strong sense of social responsibility. The program integrates aesthetics and creativity with technology and an interdisciplinary knowledge base to address the human condition in interior environments.

Program Mission and Philosophy

The mission of the ECU Interior Design program is to prepare students to be creative problem-solvers with a strong sense of social responsibility. The intent of the program is to integrate aesthetics and creativity with technology and an interdisciplinary knowledge base in addressing the human condition in interior environments. The shared value of design for human needs provides a common purpose connecting the practice of interior design to the consequential issues of society.

Admission Requirements

Students can declare the interior design major upon completion of the following courses with a C (2.0) or higher:

• IDSN 1081
• IDSN 1180
• IDSN 1181
• IDSN 1200
• IDSN 1500 Additionally, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and an acceptable level of proficiency in studio work as shown in the portfolio review. Throughout the program, students must make a C (2.0) or better in all IDSN major courses.

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a series of courses, including:

• IDSN 1081
• IDSN 1181
• IDSN 1500 Students must submit portfolios containing representative work from these courses, which are evaluated by the interior design faculty. Students who do not meet the level of proficiency needed for the professional-level courses have the opportunity to resubmit a portfolio a maximum of two additional times.

Delivery Methods

This program is only offered in an on-campus, face-to-face format.

Additional Information

• Internship: IDSN 3203-Interior Design Internship is required and consists of coursework spring session followed by 200 clock hours of onsite work experience over an eleven-week summer session.
• Policy on Student Projects: The IDMR department reserves the right to retain, exhibit, and reproduce design projects submitted by students for class assignments for the purpose of complying with accreditation and program requirements.
• Student Achievement Data is available.

Accreditation Information

The East Carolina University interior design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The BS Interior Design granted by East Carolina University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).

Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosures

ECU degree programs satisfy the professional licensure and/or certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for these exams. However, requirements in other states may be different. Students considering a degree program that may lead to a professional license and/or certification should note that ECU may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets requirements outside of North Carolina. Prior to enrolling in a degree program, students should discuss this important topic with their program of interest.