Program Overview
Program Overview
The BS in Interior Design program at Jefferson is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and is a top-ranked undergraduate program in the U.S. The program prepares graduates for successful careers in the evolving global marketplace.
Program Description
The mission of the program is to prepare students to be independent thinkers, innovative problem solvers, collaborators, and leaders with high standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence in design. With an emphasis on creativity, balanced with the knowledge and skills required for meaningful contributions to the interior design profession, the program instills in students an understanding of the global, cultural, social, aesthetic, technological, environmental, and ethical responsibilities inherent to the design of interior environments.
Program Highlights
- Work with various disciplines and on real-world design projects.
- Network with design firms through professional association memberships.
- Gain valuable experience studying abroad and through internships.
- The program integrates collaborative, interdisciplinary, and study abroad opportunities, broadening students' knowledge and abilities.
- The Philadelphia location provides a multitude of options for internships, memberships in professional organizations, and partnerships with community organizations and industry professionals, all of which give students a unique advantage with real-world hands-on experience.
Program Details
- College: College of Architecture & the Built Environment
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Campus: East Falls
- Format: On Campus
- Credits: 137.5 - 139.5
- Duration: 4 Years
- Enrollment Options: Full Time
Program Honors & Accolades
- TOP 17 HONORS: Architectural Digest
- TOP 15 HONORS: DesignIntelligence
- TOP 15 HONORS (2019): Architectural Digest
Related Programs
- MS in Sustainable Design
- MS in Interior Architecture
- 4+1 BS in Interior Design & MS in Sustainable Design
Program Leadership
The program is led by Martha A˝ez, RA, IDEC, IIDA, Interim Chair, Interior Design & Interior Architecture Programs.
University Statement
Jefferson holds itself accountable, at every level of the organization, to nurture an environment of inclusion and respect, by valuing the uniqueness of every individual, celebrating and reflecting the rich diversity of its communities, and taking meaningful action to cultivate an environment of fairness, belonging, and opportunity.
