2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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  • Interior Design/Art Education

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Standard 4 1/2 Year Pathway (full-time status)

    Total Credits 138-139

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience *1
      DFN-101 Drawing I: Rapid Concepts3
      DFN-120 Design Color and Context3
      DFN-137 2D & 3D Integrated Design3
      DIN-127 Freshman Interior Design Studio I3
      AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture (CR)3

    Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DFN-112 Drawing II: Style & Skill (TR)3
      DFN-138 4D Design Studio (TR)3
      DIN-128 Freshman Interior Design Studio II3
      DIN-130 Residential Interior Design Studio3
      WRT-101 Composition I (CR) †3
      DAE-200 Educ. Found. History & Philosophy of Education3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DFN-142 Drawing I: Rapid Concepts3
      DIN-220 Auto Cad I/Architectural Drawing3
      DIN-231 Sophomore Interior Design Studio I3
      DIN-251 Design Sources and Materials3
      WRT-102 Composition II (CR)3
      DAE-250 Human Dev. Creative and Visual Learning3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DIN-205 Textiles3
      DIN-232 Sophomore Interior Design Studio II3
      DIN-261 Environmental Psych. and Human Factor3
      DIN-270 Revit Architecture3
      Choose one: AHV-203 or AHV-204 Global Art History I/II (CR)3

    Third Year

    Fifth Semester = 16.5 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DIN-331 Junior Interior Design Studio I3
      DIN-311 3D Interior Modeling3
      DIN-351 Laws, Codes and Standards3
      DIN-335 Portfolio Preparation1.5
      AHV-221 History of Communication Design II (MR)3
      DAE-315 Elementary Art Teaching: Meth, Math3

    Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DIN-313 3D Interior Modeling and Automation3
      DIN-332 Junior Interior Design Studio II3
      DIN-363 Lighting Technology and Applications3
      Science Elective 200-400 (CE)3
      DAE-405 Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math3

    Fourth Year

    Seventh Semester = 13.5 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DIN-431 Senior Interior Design Studio I3
      DIN-434 Business Practices Seminar1.5
      AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course (CE)3
     Humanities: Choose from approved list (CE)3
      DAE-407 Reading & Language Art Methods3

    Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DIN-432 Senior Interior Design Studio II3
      Interior Design Major Elective3
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      Art Education Elective3

    Fifth Year

    Course RequirementCredits
      DAE-510 Directed Teaching10
      DAE-520 Professional Seminar2

    Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.

    This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.

    Program & Credit Requirement Details

    Degree RequirementsTotal credits requiredRequirement Details
      First Year Experience1.0SLP-007 is waived for eligible transfer students with 12.0 (or more) college.
      Foundations18.0Required for all majors. Successfully complete listed DFN Foundation courses for enrolled major; requirements may vary per major.
    (TR) = Additional transfer consideration for DFN-138 & DFN-142, based on review of CDS majors.
      General Education30.0Liberal Arts courses required for all undergraduate majors; total credits may vary per program.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Requirements (CR)12.0Successfully complete WRT & AHV core general education prerequisites requirements (Composition pathways may vary based on completed assessments, test scores or transfer credits).
      General Education MAJOR Requirements (MJ)3.0Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Electives (CE)9.0Successfully complete core general education electives required for all UG majors (Science, Humanities, Art History & Visual Culture) as outlined on 4 year pathway/degree requirements:
    3.0 cr. Science: Successfully complete one course from the SCI subject; 200-400 level
    3.0 cr. Humanities Option: Successfully complete one of the following approved courses: LIT 239, LIT 203, DHS 201, DSS 215, DSS 240 or DPL 201
    3.0 cr. Art History & Visual Culture: Successfully complete course from AHV subject, 200-400 level
      General Education Electives6.0Successfully complete any non-required 200-400 level Liberal Arts course from subject codes: AHV, BUS, DHS, DPL, DSS, SCI, WRT, LIT
    (Total Gen.Ed Elective credits vary per major).
      Major §60.0Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.
      Major Courses §57.0Successfully complete listed CDS courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)
      Major Electives3.0Non-required major courses with subject code CDS are considered major electives; exceptions require approval.
      Open Electives0.0Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
      Art Eduction30.0Art Education required courses.
    Art Education (DAE)15.0Successfully complete required credits DAE 200, 250, 315, 405 & 407 – before taking Directed Teaching & Seminar semester.
    Art Education Elective3.0Successfully complete an approved undergraduate studio course to satisfy this requirement (prior to Directed Teaching/Seminar semester)
    Art Education (DAE) Directed Teaching & Seminar12.0Successfully complete DAE 510 & 520 in final semester (all other BFA credit requirements should be satisfied prior).
    Total Program Credits139.0Total credits required 138 – 139 ‡
    Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0
    Additional minimum GPA requirement for Art Education requirements = 2.7

    Footnotes

    * ELS 101 Composition I for Multilingual Students 4.0 cr.
    † WRT 101/102 Self Placement Survey available.
    ‡ Based on SLP 007 (1.0 cr.) and ELS 101 (4.0 cr.)§ Remaining Major course sequence impacts timeline to degree completion.

  • M.A. – Color & Materials Design: Part Time

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30

    First Year

    Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQCMD 604Trend Research Methods3
    REQCMD 605Color Lab: Theory & Science3

    Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQCMD 606Material Lab: Crafted Science3
    REQCMD 610Adv. Digital Vix. for CMF3

    Summer Semester = 3-4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    Choose One:CMD 609Digital Visualization for Color & Material Design *
    CMD 775Color & Materials Design Internship †3-4
    IXDOL 624Data Driven Design (DL)

    Second Year

    Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQCMD 601Studio I: CMD Experience3
    REQDGR 613Graduate Seminar3

    Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQCMD 602Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives3
    Choose One:DGR 644Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y †3
    ——Assigned Elective *

    Summer Semester = 3 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQDGR 650Final Project3

    Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.

    This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression).

    Additional Information

    REQ Must be taken in listed semester.
    * Can take in alternate semester, based on availability.
    † Is an elective offering.
    (DL) Distance learning course (online only).

    Assigned Electives

    Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

  • M.A. – Design for Sustainability

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30-31

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    CLA 605Design for Sustainability I3
    CLA 621Zero-Waste Design (Materials & Processes)3
    CLA 631Circular Economies and Design3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    CLA 606Design for Sustainability II3
    CLA 612Introduction to Earth Science3
    CLA 626Climate Narratives3
    GRD 608Co-Creation & Participatory Design3
    DGR 650Final Project3

    Additional Information

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.A. – Interdisciplinary Design and Media

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30-31

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GID 601Interdisciplinary Studio I3
    GID 609Multimedia Communication3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3
    — —Graduate Course Offering3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GID 602Interdisciplinary Studio II3
    GID 612Intermedia3
    DGR 650Final Project3
    — —Elective3
    — —Graduate Course Option3

    Additional Information

    Graduate Course Option

    Students will work with their Graduate Department Chair to determine course selections for this requirement and develop a plan of work for their program. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair.

    Elective

    Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.A. – Transportation Design

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30-31

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GRT 601Studio I: Exterior Messaging3
    GRT 605Digital Viscom I3
    GRT 607Analytical Drawing & Rendering I3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    7 WK -F1GRT 609Transportation Design Seminar1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6113D Rendering & Animation I1.5

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 606Digital Viscom II3
    GRT 608Analytical Drawing & Rendering II3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    DGR 650Final Project3
    7 WK -F1GRT 610Portfolio Development1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6123D Rendering & Animation II1.5

    Additional Information

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.A. – Transportation Design (2YR)

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    12-31 credit hours †

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GRT 519E / GRT 519IGraduate Foundation Studio I3
    GRT 521Grad Foundation: Visual Communication I3
    GRT 531Grad Foundation: Digital Modeling I3
    — —Assigned Elective3
    — —Assigned Elective3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 520E / GRT 520IGraduate Foundation Studio II3
    GRT 522Graduate Foundation: Visual Communication II3
    GRT 532Graduate Foundation: Digital Modeling II3
    — —Assigned Elective3
    — —Assigned Elective3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 601Studio I: Exterior Messaging3
    GRT 605Digital Viscom I3
    GRT 607Analytical Drawing & Rendering I3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    7 WK -F1GRT 609Transportation Design Seminar1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6113D Rendering & Animation I1.5

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 606Digital Viscom II3
    GRT 608Analytical Drawing & Rendering II3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    DGR 650Final Project3
    7 WK -F1GRT 610Portfolio Development1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6123D Rendering & Animation II1.5

    Additional Information

    Assigned Electives

    Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

    † Year One is customized based on the Department Chair’s recommendation and Plan of Work.

  • M.A. – User Experience Design: Part Time

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30

    First Year

    Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXD 606UX Research3
    REQIXD 605User Interface Design I3

    Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXD 608User Interface Design II3
    Choose One:IXD 636Artificial Intelligence3
    IXD 625Sound Design for Interaction
    DGR 644Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y †

    Summer Semester = 3-4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    Choose One:IXDOL 624Data Driven Design (DL)3-4
    IXD 775Graduate Internship *
    — —Elective *

    Second Year

    Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXD 601UX Design Studio I3
    Choose One:DGR 635Design Thinking3
    IXD 715Extended Reality Design

    Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXD 602UX Design Studio II3
    Choose One:IXD 636Artificial Intelligence3
    IXD 625Sound Design for Interaction
    DGR 644Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y †

    Summer Semester = 3 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQDGR 650Final Project3

    Additional Information

    Elective

    Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    REQ Must be taken in listed semester.

    * Can take in alternate semesters, based on availability.

    † is an elective offering.

    (DL) distance learning course (online only).

  • M.F.A. – Color & Materials Design

    Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 60-61

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    CMD 601Studio I: CMD Experience3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    CMD 604Trend Research Methods3
    CMD 605Color Lab: Theory & Science3
    CMD 609Digital Visualization for Color & Material Design3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    CMD 602Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives3
    CMD 606Material Lab: Crafted Science3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    CMD 610Adv. Digital Visualization for CMF3
    Choose One:DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3
    — —Assigned Elective

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 711Thesis Project I6
    CMD 701Studio III: CMD Impact3
    CMD 607Applied Material and Processes3
    Choose One:CMD 790Color & Materials Independent Study3
    — —Assigned Elective

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 712Thesis Project II6
    CMD 702Studio IV: CMF 3603
    Choose One:CMD 790Color & Materials Independent Study3
    — —Assigned Elective
    Choose One:DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3
    — —Assigned Elective

    Additional Information

    Assigned Electives

    Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.F.A. – Design for Sustainability

    Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 60-61

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    CLA 605Design for Sustainability I3
    CLA 621Zero-Waste Design (Materials & Processes)3
    CLA 631Circular Economies and Design3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    CLA 606Design for Sustainability II3
    CLA 612Introduction to Earth Science3
    CLA 626Climate Narratives3
    GRD 608Co-Creation & Participatory Design3
    DGR 620Graduate Research3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 711Thesis Project I6
    CLA 607Design for Sustainability III3
    GRD 605Data Visualization I3
    — —Studio Elective3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 712Thesis Project II6
    CLA 722Des. Advocacy in Sustainability Policy3
    — —Studio Elective3
    — —Studio Elective3

    Additional Information

    Studio Elective

    Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation and approval of studio elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.F.A. – Interdisciplinary Design and Media

    Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 60-61

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GID 601Interdisciplinary Studio I3
    GID 609Multimedia Communication3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3
    — —Graduate Course Offering3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GID 602Interdisciplinary Studio II3
    GID 612Intermedia3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    — —Elective3
    — —Graduate Course Option3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 711Thesis Project I6
    — —Graduate Course Option3
    — —Graduate Course Option3
    — —Graduate Course Option3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 712Thesis Project II6
    — —General Course Option3
    — —Elective3
    — —Elective3

    Additional Information

    Graduate Course Option

    Students will work with their Graduate Department Chair to determine course selections for this requirement and develop a plan of work for their program. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair.

    Elective

    Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.