Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interior Design
Create Unique Spaces with a Degree in Interior Design
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 historical 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. And we’re going to make sure that passion is paired with the knowledge and skill you need to be successful in your profession.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Learn from professors who have years of real-life experience with interior design.
- Gain hands-on experience in class projects and an internship before graduation.
- Network with faculty and other students in a variety of family and consumer sciences clubs on campus.
What Will You Learn?
- Architectural drafting
- Concepts and decorative art for interior design
- Foundations in art, family and consumer sciences, and design
- Materials and specifications used in interior design
- The history of interiors
Career Opportunities for Interior Design Graduates
- Kitchen designer
- Retail furniture and accessories buyer, designer, or representative
- Sales representative
- Space planner
- Specialty designer for lighting, flooring, or historic preservation
Internships and Resources Available to Interior Design Students
- 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.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degree Programs
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.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
