Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Architecture Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 54
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ID 240 | Color and Design (Major Core, GE 3A) | 3 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 1 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ID 242 | Interior Design Graphic Communication I (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective = Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ADM 260 | Textiles (Major Core, GE 5A) | 3 |
| ID 244 | History of Architecture & Interior Design I (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Elective (9 Units Total) - Take One 4 | 3 | |
| GE Areas 5B + 5C: Biological Science and Laboratory | 4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ID 245 | History of Architecture & Interior Design II (Major Core, GE 3A) | 3 |
| GE Area 3B: Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ID 340GW | Human Centered Design Principles - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Elective (9 Units Total) - Take One 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ID 345 | Interior Design Graphic Communication II (Major Core) | 3 |
| ID 440 | Residential Construction Methods (Major Core) | 3 |
| ID 445 | Professional Practices for Interior Design (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Elective (9 Units Total) - Take One 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ID 343 | Advanced Human Centered Design Studio (Major Core) | 3 |
| ID 540 | Material Applications & Specification (Major Core) | 3 |
| ID 640 | Residential Interior Design & Architecture Studio (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| FCS 600 | Professional Development (Major Core) | 3 |
| ID 641 | Commercial Interior Design & Architecture Studio (Major Core) | 3 |
| ID 645 | Advanced Interior Design & Architecture Studio (Major Core) | 3 |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 5 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Major Electives (9 units)
(must be passed with a C- or better; CR/NC is not allowed)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.