Bachelor Of Science In Interior Design
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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
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Create Unique Spaces with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

 

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Is your dream to master the art and science of interior design? Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interior Design was developed to help nurture, cultivate, and bring to life your passion. We offer an impeccable blend of academic excellence and Christian values, aiming to create compassionate professionals who design with a purpose.

Choosing an interior design major means choosing a vibrant pathway where your passion for enhancing spaces collaborates with functionality and innovation. This degree is not merely about creating aesthetically pleasing environments; it’s about crafting spaces that resonate with people’s lives and experiences, improving their quality of living, and bringing comfort and harmony into their personal and communal spaces. In each project, you can have the opportunity to be a beacon of creativity and care, helping to ensure that the spaces you design foster community, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Our bachelor of design program is more than a degree; it’s a calling to serve others. Our bachelor of interior design focuses on enabling you to use design as a tool to make a positive impact, advocating for sustainability, accessibility, and well-being in every project you undertake.

At the heart of our program lies a commitment to nurturing designers like you who are not only exceptionally skilled but also deeply conscious of their role in enhancing the lives of those who inhabit the spaces they design. We strive to cultivate a mindset that views interior design as a powerful conduit for change. Here, creativity meets compassion, and the art of design becomes an avenue to contribute positively to society and foster environments that resonate with warmth, care, and thoughtful innovation.

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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 as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.

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Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Interior Design Degree?

When you get a degree in interior design through Liberty, you can become equipped with all that you need to excel in the interior design industry. You can have the opportunity to study under professionals who create exceptional learning opportunities in the classroom so that you can confidently enter the world of interior design.

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 studying under professionals, you can have opportunities to network with like-minded peers and faculty members in our various family and consumer sciences clubs. Plus, you can have the opportunity to participate in an internship which can help give you valuable hands-on experience before you even graduate.

Choosing Liberty University for your educational journey is not only choosing an affordable interior design degree but also a community that values and nurtures your aspiration to make the world a better place through design.

At Liberty, you can be immersed in a supportive, academically rigorous environment where your Christian faith and ethical considerations can be integrated into your degree courses in interior design, helping prepare you for a career marked by integrity and excellence. Our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a robust and attuned curriculum to industry trends can help ensure that you are poised for success in the ever-evolving world of interior design.


What Will You Learn in Our Interior Design Bachelor’s Degree?

You can rest easy knowing the degree you earn from Liberty University can help prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to enter your chosen career field. We’re excited to offer you a curriculum that provides a variety of resources to work in interior design careers.

Throughout this degree, you’ll study basic courses in art, family and consumer sciences, and design so that you can have the foundational knowledge you need to pursue a career in interior design. Additionally, you can experience an immersive experience in 3D Design. This essential subject catapults you into spatial design, where ideas transcend traditional boundaries and come alive in a 3-dimensional reality. You can explore the intricate world of spatial planning, learning the nuances of creating environments that are not only visually enchanting but also functionally profound. Mastery of 3D design software forms the bedrock of this subject, helping you translate your creative visions into vivid, three-dimensional masterpieces, ready to capture hearts and ignite imaginations.

You can also be given the invaluable opportunity to step into the professional world through an enriching internship experience. This crucial component of the BS in Interior Design degree can help enable you to marry theoretical knowledge with practical application under the mentorship of seasoned industry professionals.

Internships provide a real-world canvas where you can refine your skills, adapt to industry demands, and foster meaningful connections that pave the way for a flourishing career. In these immersive environments, you can study the art of client communication, project management, and collaborative creativity, cultivating a comprehensive skill set that stands as a testament to your readiness to excel in the multifaceted world of interior design.

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

FACS 404 – Professional Practices

FACS 445 – History of Interiors

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Highlights of Our Bachelor’s in 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.

BS in Interior Design Degree Information

Potential Career Opportunities for BS in 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 Our Bachelor’s in Interior Design Degree 

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.

 

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