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Welcome to the Interior Design program at Appalachian State University

The interior design program is a four‐year, professional degree program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Degree. Our curriculum provides an educational foundation that prepares students to enter the interior design profession and positions the student to seek professional status through the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam (NCIDQ) as well as state‐specific licensure. The program combines lecture and studio courses and is balance of theoretical and pragmatic approaches. Environmental responsibility in design is a focus of the program and is woven holistically throughout the curriculum. The program is located within the Department of Technology and the College of Fine and Applied Art. The program is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and we are currently seeking accreditation by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER).

Interior Design Program Mission

he mission of the interior design program at Appalachian State University is to provide an educational
foundation that prepares students to enter the interior design profession and positions the student to seek
professional status through examination and qualification.

Interior Design Program Philosophy

The interior design curriculum focuses on integrating theory and application through individual and collaborative
problem-solving strategies within the context of the design process. The program places particular emphasis on
community service, environmental responsibility, global issues, and universal design in order to prepare students
for the challenges of the ever-changing profession. Through practical and aesthetically appropriate design
solutions, students actively engage in the development of interior spaces from an ethically responsible perspective
for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increased productivity and protecting the health, safety and
welfare of the public. The program is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that allows
students to develop individual expression of knowledge and skills to create resonance and connection with the
practice of interior design.

The Interior Design program is committed to uphold the standards of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation [formerly FIDER], and to prepare students to meet the educational qualifications of the NCIDQ [National Council for Interior Design Qualifications].