Program Overview
Become proficient in the art and technology of Interior Design. Expand on content you mastered in the associate program to explore advanced topics such as finishes and materials, textiles, lighting, art history, estimating and scheduling, contracts and specifications, construction law, and more. Crystallize your knowledge in your senior thesis project.
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The Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design is offered through the Department of Design + Architectural Building Technology.
The role of the Interior Designer in the building process is expanding. The interior design profession now requires the practitioner or design team manager to possess an advanced knowledge of building science and technology. It is essential that today’s designer is able to integrate the advances in building science and technology into the creative design process.
The Interior Design degree program at the New England Institute of Technology offers a curriculum specifically developed to meet the needs of today’s demanding interior design profession. The Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design allows students to build upon the fundamentals of art and design learned at the associate level and expand their knowledge base of design and building science.
Students study advanced concepts of interior design and building science through a unique combination of theoretical and practical courses and design studios. These courses cover advanced topics including finishes and materials, textiles, history, color theory, estimating and scheduling, contracts, construction law, acoustics and lighting, and interior construction documentation. The studio courses allow students to incorporate their learned knowledge and skills in a practical application.
Studio project types include space planning, hospitality, commercial, and institutional. A unique component of the Interior Design bachelor’s degree is the common core courses shared with the architecture and construction management curriculums. These common courses provide the interior design student with the essential knowledge of building science and technological skills which are crucial in today’s interior design profession. This cross-curricular approach to interior design creates graduates uniquely qualified to succeed in today’s demanding design profession.
As in the Associate in Science degree in Interior Design, the program strives to instill within each student an awareness of and desire to contribute to the profession and society at large through the development of a professional personal ethic that demands technically, environmentally, and socially responsible decision-making.
The bachelor’s curriculum culminates with a senior thesis project in which students must demonstrate competency and understanding of the technical and design concepts developed throughout their NEIT experience. Upon completion of this program, students may also choose to continue into the NEIT Master of Science in Construction Management program.
Potential Career Opportunities
Students will be able to explore a range of employment opportunities upon graduation. Degree holders may also qualify for a variety of advanced managerial roles in architecture and design fields. Appropriate industry exposure will help professional interior designers improve their design technology knowledge, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Commercial Interior Designer
Restaurant Interior Designer
Home Stager
FAQ
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What can you do with a bachelor’s in interior design?
With a bachelor’s in Interior Design, you can design interior architecture for commercial, hospitality, and other industrial projects. An interior design bachelor’s program transforms students into industry experts.
Interior design schools prepare graduates to pursue opportunities as professionals in the interior architecture and design industry as well. Recent interior designer graduates can also look out for internship opportunities after graduating from interior design school.
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What is a BS in Interior Design?
BS in Interior Design stands for Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. After completing this program, interior design graduates can pursue entry-level positions in the field. The interior design degree helps students expand their knowledge in science, technology, architecture, art space, art and design. It also familiarizes students with several contemporary interior design principles.
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Which degree is best for interior design?
The Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design at the New England Institute of Technology is one of the best interior design programs in Rhode Island. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most entry-level positions require at least a bachelor’s degree level of education. Graduate school degree programs are also available for those who wish to further develop their design skills.
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Does NEIT provide financial aid for interior design?
Yes, NEIT provides financial aid for students enrolling in the interior design bachelor’s program. NEIT is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Accreditation by NECHE is recognized by the federal government and entitles NEIT to participate in federal financial aid programs. This requires students to maintain 12 credits per academic term.