Interior Design Internships

Internships

Students receiving credit for the practicum in Interior design must complete HMS 419 before enrolling in HMS 420.
The Internship must include 200 hours of work experience for 3 semester credit hours. Students are responsible for arrangements for appropriate practicum placement. Faculty must approve placement the semester prior to beginning the practicum/internship. It is recommended that students work under the supervision of a licensed interior designer.
The final placement decision depends upon agreements between the student, faculty, and the firm. Mandatory pass/fail grades are assigned by the faculty based on the evaluations and required assignments.
Practicums are normally completed during the senior year. Practicum sites should be related to the student's career interests and objectives. A practicum packet outlining the sequence is available and is reviewed during the HMS 419 course.
Interior Design students have enjoyed successful practicum experiences at diverse sites in the local community as well as metropolitan areas of Dallas, Houston, Austin, Chicago, etc. Practicum sites have included:

Students may seek practicum experiences in any specialized area of commercial or residential design.