Interior Design
A design education is a broadly based study of human experience and interaction with the man-made environment, rooted in the liberal arts and design fundamentals, with a focus on purposeful problem solving. The interior design program develops creative, applied, communication, and critical thinking skills through an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares graduates for careers in residential and/or commercial interior design and many related fields. The design major balances human well-being and quality-of-life concerns with functional, aesthetic, behavioral, environmental and pragmatic approaches to problem solving. Through required coursework, students learn principles of design, the design process, critical thinking and problem solving skills, methods of presenting design concepts, and business practices relevant to interior design.
Degrees Offered: BS
Minor available? Yes
More information: www.unr.edu/interdis/intdesign
College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts contains the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences, as well as the School of the Arts and the new School of Social Research and Justice Studies.
A liberal arts education at the University of Nevada, Reno emphasizes inquiry, discovery and openness to new ideas and perspectives. Through intensive study of a major field and broad exposure to other disciplines, liberal arts students develop intellectual curiosity, research skills, eagerness to discuss difficult questions and the ability to define and solve complex problems.