Create Unique Spaces with a Degree in Interior Design
Are you interested in the concepts of interior decorating and creating exceptional spaces for yourself and others to enjoy? You can pursue this passion by earning Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree. We’re excited about partnering with you to turn your dream into a reality.
You’re probably wondering what career options are available to you as an interior designer. You could be a designer for various types of spaces, from the interior of personal homes to the architecture and design of larger buildings used for businesses, churches, and schools. Maybe you’re interested in working on a smaller scale and you want to design furniture, home accessories, lighting, or flooring. You may even be interested in historic preservation.
The exciting thing about the interior design industry is that there is a multitude of career paths available. This industry needs people like you who are passionate and excited. We’re going to make sure that passion is paired with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your profession.
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank among Niche.com’s Top 3 college campuses in America. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s Interior Design Degree?
When you earn your degree through Liberty, you’ll be equipped with all that you need to excel in the interior design industry. You’ll be paired with professionals who create exceptional learning opportunities in the classroom so that you can confidently enter the world of interior design.
Wondering what’s so great about the program? Our favorite asset at Liberty is our professors. These men and women have real-life experience designing furniture, lighting, flooring, and spaces, and have advanced degrees in related fields. They are excited to pass along their knowledge to you as they guide, mentor, and support you throughout your education.
In addition to learning from professionals, you’ll have opportunities to network with like-minded peers and faculty members in our various family and consumer sciences clubs. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an internship giving you valuable hands-on experience before you even graduate.
What Will You Learn in Our Interior Design Degree?
You can rest easy knowing the degree you earn from Liberty University will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to be successful in your chosen career field. We’re excited to offer you a curriculum that provides all the resources you need to work in the interior design industry.
Throughout this degree, you’ll study basic courses in art, family and consumer sciences, and design so that you will have the foundational knowledge you need to go into the interior design field.
Some of the specific courses you’ll take include:
- Architectural Drafting
- Concepts in Interior Design
- Decorative Arts for Interiors
- History of Interiors
- Materials and Specifications
View the Degree Completion Plan, and check out our featured courses below for more information!
Featured Courses
FACS 200 – Interior Design I
FACS 345 – Materials and Specifications
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Material components used by the designer
- Specification of surface finishes, architectural details, and furnishings
FACS 445 – History of Interiors
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The historical development of furniture, interiors, and the decorative arts from Ancient Egypt to the present
- Studies of cultural and personality influences, design philosophy and social movements and its impact on design
Careers
Admission Requirements
Highlights of Our Interior Design Degree
- The required internship towards the end of this degree provides hands-on experience and potential job opportunities.
- Our on-campus clubs allow students to connect with peers and professionals in the field. These clubs include the Family and Child Development Association, Interior Design Association, Fashion Design and Merchandising Association, Event Planning Society, and FACS Honor Society.
- Our students participated in the Virginia Furniture Market Design Competition, and winners received $2,500 in scholarship prize money.
- Field trips are available to the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC, Lynchburg Stained Glass, and Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest.
Interior Design Degree Information
- Residential
- 120 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 75% of your total degree
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- View our course catalog
Career Opportunities for Interior Design Graduates
- Kitchen designer
- Retail furniture and accessories buyer, designer, or representative
- Sales representative
- Space planner
- Specialty designer: lighting, flooring, historic preservation
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
