Degrees and Requirements

Interior Architecture & Design

The La Roche University Interior Architecture & Design Program believes that a successful interior design education enhances a student's innate creativity and interest in the built environment. An interior design education also effectively teaches the knowledge and skills needed to evolve holistic, thoughtfully conceived design solutions in response to humanity's aesthetic, emotional, and utilitarian design needs. The program's mission is to prepare students to perform as design professionals in our global society with a life-long desire to be at the forefront of the profession. Students are encouraged to explore creative solutions to complex problems while showcasing their own intellectual and design capabilities. Diverse studio experiences allow students to gain the confidence to advocate for design excellence and promote the importance of interior design to society. This major prepares students for careers in commercial and residential interior design in large and small interior design and architecture firms, as well as industrial, commercial and institutional organizations. It also provides a solid foundation for students who wish to own a design firm or pursue a graduate degree in design. The Interior Architecture & Design program fosters the transition to the professional world by requiring all majors to complete an internship experience in the field prior to graduation. Entering Interior Architecture & Design majors are required to purchase a laptop computer with software that is commonly used in the profession. Specific computer requirements for the academic year can be viewed at https://www.laroche.edu/Academics/Student_Academic_Support_Services/Canvas_and_Tech_Support/Computer_Requirements/Interior_Architecture_and_Design. These requirements are updated annually in the summer. The Council for Interior Design Accreditation has granted accreditation to the La Roche University Interior Architecture & Design Program continuously since 1985. The University also holds National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) accreditation, which extends to the Interior Design program. Membership in the student chapter of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID);(NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association); and NEWH, The Hospitality Industry Network is available to all design majors.   Students must earn a grade of "C" or above in all Interior Architecture & Design major requirements to fulfill prerequisites and graduation requirements. Grades below a "C" may delay participation in portfolio reviews and advancement in the curriculum. Interior Architecture & Design courses are offered during summer session as enrollment permits. Courses also are offered in the evening, but students are unable to complete the program without taking courses during the day. The program is technically a four-and-one-half year curriculum because a student must earn a minimum of 127 credit hours to attain a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, with the last 30 credit hours earned at La Roche University. The following course work is required:

• 78 credits of interior architecture & design major requirements
• 12 credits of interior architecture & design major electives; in addition to the courses shown below, students may select electives from Graphic Design. Three of the 12 credits are business-related electives; options include accounting, advertising, management, marketing, and finance
• 37 credits of University core requirements

To complete the curriculum in four years, students must attend summer school or carry more than 15 hours a semester. (See Semester Credit Maximum for the University policy on overload.) Interior Architecture & Design Reviews FRESHMAN REVIEW All students majoring in Interior Architecture & Design are required to submit work for Freshman Review. The purpose of the Freshman Review is to give the faculty an opportunity to review the student’s work, talk candidly with each student about their progress to date and answer any questions they may have about their growth and success in the first year of the Interior Architecture & Design program. Students are eligible for Freshman Review after completing the following courses with grades ‘C’ or above: IDSN1015, IDSN1020A, IDSN1060, IDSN1020B, IDSN1023, IDSN2032, and IDSN1011. Specific project grade requirements that may affect the outcome of the review are listed in the course syllabi. Students may advance to the Sophomore year only after successful completion of the Freshman Review process. After The Review: · The faculty will further discuss student work and engagement in the program to finalize results. · A letter is sent to students with the results of the review in early summer. · Freshman Review results in one of the following recommendations:

• Successful/pass -- Student is invited to continue in interior architecture & design.
• Conditional -- Student is invited to continue in interior architecture & design with stated reservations and recommended action(s) which may require work during summer and/or enroll in an additional studio course after which they may submit work again for a Freshman Re-review (Note: this option is only offered once).

SOPHOMORE REVIEW All students majoring in Interior Architecture & Design are required to submit work for Sophomore Review. The purpose of the Sophomore Review is to give students the opportunity to speak about their work, to answer questions from faculty in an interview format and to identify areas of proficiencies and/or weaknesses. Students are eligible for Sophomore Review after completing the following courses with grades ‘C’ or above: IDSN2038A, IDSN1021, IDSN2052, IDSN2038B, IDSN2045, and IDSN2039. Specific project grade requirements that may affect the outcome of the review are listed in the course syllabi. Students may advance to the Junior year only after successful completion of the Sophomore Review process. After The Review: · The faculty will further discuss student work and history in the program to finalize results. · A letter is sent to students with the results of the review in early summer. · Sophomore Review results in one of three decisions:

• Successful/pass- student is invited to continue to major in Interior Architecture & Design.
• Conditional - Student is required to do additional work during summer and/or enroll in an additional studio course after which they may submit work again for a Sophomore Re-review (Note: this option is only offered once).
• Unsuccessful/fail - Student is required to change majors before the beginning of subsequent fall semester.

Summary of Requirements

Art History Course: 3 credits: Choose 1

• ARTH1018

  ARTH1018

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• ARTH3020

  ARTH3020

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• IDSN3015

  IDSN3015

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  ENGL1012 or ENGL1012H

Business-Related Elective: 3 credits: Choose 1

• ACCTXXXX

  ACCTXXXX

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• ADMGXXXX

  ADMGXXXX

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• FINCXXXX

  FINCXXXX

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• MRKTXXXX

  MRKTXXXX

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Interior Architecture & Design - Major Electives: 9 credits: Choose 3

• ARTHXXXX

  ARTHXXXX

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• GCDNXXXX

  GCDNXXXX

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• IDSN2035

  IDSN2035

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  IDSN1060
• IDSN2048

  IDSN2048

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  IDSN2052 & IDSN1021
• IDSN3050

  IDSN3050

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  IDSN2052
• IDSN3055

  IDSN3055

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  IDSN2038A
• IDSN3059

  IDSN3059

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  IDSN2038A
• IDSN3062

  IDSN3062

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  IDSN2045
• IDSN4000

  IDSN4000

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• IDSN4050

  IDSN4050

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• IDSN4057

  IDSN4057

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Interior Architecture & Design Major Requirements: 78 credits

• IDSN1011

  IDSN1011

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  IDSN1020A
• IDSN1015

  IDSN1015

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• IDSN1020A

  IDSN1020A

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• IDSN1020B

  IDSN1020B

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  IDSN1020A
• IDSN1023

  IDSN1023

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• IDSN1060

  IDSN1060

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  Interior Design Majors Only
• IDSN2015

  IDSN2015

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  IDSN1021 & IDSN3028A
• IDSN2032

  IDSN2032

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• IDSN2037

  IDSN2037

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  IDSN2046
• IDSN2038A

  IDSN2038A

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  IDSN1020B & IDSN1011
• IDSN2038B

  IDSN2038B

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  IDSN2038A, IDSN1021 & IDSN2052
• IDSN2039

  IDSN2039

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• IDSN2044

  IDSN2044

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  IDSN2052
• IDSN2045

  IDSN2045

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  IDSN2038A & IDSN1021
• IDSN2052

  IDSN2052

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  IDSN1020B & IDSN1011; Passed Freshman Review
• IDSN3028A

  IDSN3028A

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  IDSN2052; Concurrent with: IDSN3040 & IDSN4041
• IDSN3028B

  IDSN3028B

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  IDSN3028A & IDSN3040
• IDSN3032

  IDSN3032

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  ENGL1012or ENGL1012H
• IDSN3040

  IDSN3040

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  Concurrent with IDSN3028A
• IDSN3041

  IDSN3041

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  IDSN2052
• IDSN4041

  IDSN4041

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  IDSN2038B
• IDSN4042

  IDSN4042

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  IDSN3028B, IDSN2044, IDSN3040, IDSN3041, & IDSN2052
• IDSN4051

  IDSN4051

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  IDSN4041
• IDSN4058

  IDSN4058

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  IDSN4059
• IDSN4059

  IDSN4059

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  IDSN3028B & IDSN2015
• IDSN4060

  IDSN4060

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  IDSN4059 & IDSN4042