Drexel University The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design 65 courses 229 total credits
This five-year path allows students to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, enhanced by a Master of Science in Design. Preparing them for an evidence-based, human-centered, technology-driven professional career.
| Total Credits | 229 credits |
General Education requirements
Art & Design History
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 103 | History of Art III | 3 |
| ARCH 141 | Architecture and Society I | 3 |
| ARCH 142 | Architecture and Society II | 3 |
| ARCH 143 | Architecture and Society III | 3 |
Art History & Visual Studies requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VSST 101 | Design I | 4 |
| VSST 102 | Design II | 4 |
| VSST 103 | Design III | 4 |
| VSST 110 | Introductory Drawing | 3 |
| VSST 203 | Multimedia: Materials | 4 |
| VSST 301 | Painting I | 4 |
| VSST 311 | Sculpture I | 4 |
Interior Design requirements
Design Research requirements-Select one of the following
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 530 | History of Modern Design | 3 |
| CCM 704 | Research Methods in Communication, Culture and Media | 3 |
| CRTV 620 | Research Methods and Assessment of Creative and Innovative Thinking | 3 |
| PSY 510 | Research Methods I | 3 |
| URBS 530 | Quantitative Methods & Reasoning for Urban Strategists | 3 |
| VSST 501 | Contemporary Art Issues | 0-3 |
| DSRE 620 | Design Problem Solving | 3 |
| DSRE 625 | Technologies of Making | 3 |
| DSRE 630 | Data Visualization for Design Professionals | 3 |
| DSRE 635 | Translational Design Research | 3 |
| DSRE 641 | Contemporary Design Theory | 3 |
| DSRE 645 | Design Research Thesis Proposal | 3 |
| DSRE 650 | Thesis Research and Practicum | 3 |
| DSRE 750 | Thesis in Design Research I | 3 |
| DSRE 760 | Thesis in Design Research II | 3 |
| DSRE 770 | Thesis in Design Research III | 3 |
| Total Design Research requirements-Select one of the following | 3 credits | |
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