Provides an opportunity to gain practical work experience through supervised internships at an approved job site to gain practical knowledge of the interior design skills learned in the classroom.

An introductory course which describes, analyzes, and critiques factors which influence the overall performance of the economic system. Topics include supply-demand analysis, national income determination models, fiscal and monetary policy, money, financial institutions, the federal reserve system, unemployment, poverty, international trade, economic growth, inflation, and environmental deterioration. The links between economic problems, theory, and public policy are emphasized.

An introductory course providing students the opportunity to become familiar with intelligent, highly visual, and intuitive space-planning software that simplifies specifying and selling commercial design solutions. Upon completion of this course, students will be familiarized with creating and generating layouts, quotes, renderings, movies, installation drawings, and reconfigurations. This course will allow students to apply design solutions and execute projects more efficiently in their capstone course Commercial Design Studio.

Students demonstrate their accumulated skills through the resolution of comprehensive residential design projects.

This course will introduce students to basic components of building construction, including structural components and mechanical systems Students will learn basic structural principles applied to the building environment through a review of common building methods including timber frame, masonry, and steel construction for residential and commercial projects as applicable. Sustainable design and the health and welfare of occupants will be considered throughout.

Covers essential interior design business practices and procedures, including business formations, fees, contracts, project management, business forms and record keeping. Professional work conduct and interior design sales techniques are also covered.

Students will develop the skills of planning and remodeling kitchens and bathrooms through drawing methods using the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) standards. The course provides client-oriented design problems and includes planning using standard components and fixtures.

This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.

With the creation of a "green room" Interior Design students will apply what they have learned in 304-155 Principles of Interior Design and 304-133 Sustainable Materials and Finishes. Students will confrim that preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements, and sustainability guidelines. Students will be performing and learning all duties related to the installation of materials, finishes and products.