Merchandising & Interiors

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B.S. Major in Merchandising and Interiors

  The Merchandising and Interiors Major focuses on design, production and selection of consumer products related to the design and furnishing of interior spaces.  The curriculum emphasizes the design, business and technical skills necessary to work in related professions including residential departments of retail businesses, design consulting, merchandising and sales positions and many others.  The program combines courses in art, business, and merchandising and interior design with general education requirements in preparation for careers in business, industry or retail.  Upon graduation and two years of diversified interior design experience, students who have completed the program may sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) Exam.  Passage of the NCIDQ exam entitles a person to apply for the title of "registered interior designer."

General Education Requirements                                       52 hrs.

PLUS:
Math/Science Course for B.S. Degree                  3-4 hrs.

Major Requirements:

ART 120  Drawing I  3
ART 234  Creative Methods & Techniques  3 
ART  270  Introduction to Photography  3 
FCS  420  Household & Institutional Equipment  3 
MKT  261  Principles of Marketing  3 
MKT  362  Consumer Behavior  3 
MKT  366  Marketing Promotions  3 
MAI  130  2-D Design  3
MAI  341  CAD in Merchandising & Interiors  3 
MAI  351  Housing  3 
MAI 361 Decorative Styles 3
MAI 452 Home Interiors 3
MAI 478 Merchandising & Interiors Portfolio 3
MAI 497A,B,C Merchandising & Interiors Internship 3,6,9

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                                                                    42-48 hrs.
PLUS:
Electives (including additional Bible)                32-35 hrs.