Interior Architecture and Design
Program Philosophy
The philosophy of the Interior Architecture and Design Program is to successfully prepare students for the practice and advanced study of Interior Design through scholarship and service. We believe in training students to be innovative thinkers and problem-solvers who work to improve quality of life within the built environment, as well as learn the value and responsibility of professional stewardship of environmental, cultural, social and global design. In addition, we value the contributions of faculty and the diverse role that each plays in creating a passion for learning.
Our Mission
The Interior Architecture and Design Program at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is committed to the development of responsible design professionals who think critically, protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, and create design solutions embracing diversity and inclusion.
Program Goals
- Create an innovative and engaging environment that nurtures an interest in students' academic welfare, progress, and retention.
- Promote critical thinking with an emphasis on integrated design and applied research.
- Facilitate meaningful, collaborative learning environments that support educational, community, and regional development partnerships.
- Prepare students to become socially, ethically and environmentally responsible professionals that foster diversity and inclusion.
- Provide students with the graphic and verbal communication skills necessary to contribute to our ever-evolving profession.
- Promote students' global perspective through domestic and international study tours.
- Encourage the acquisition and maintenance of professional development, certifications, and licenses.
Student Portfolio
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Accreditations
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Interior Architecture and Design Program is CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accredited.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Interior Architecture degree granted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 328 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art/design-related endeavors. For more information about NASAD, visit: https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/.
