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The program that leads to a bachelor of science in interior architecture has been officially accredited.<\/p>\n
According to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the approval last six years and begins in April 2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cAward of CIDA accreditation attests to the quality of your interior design program and benefits your program in many ways,\u201d the organization said in its approval letter. \u201cParents, students, and employers of graduates can be assured that your program meets the rigor of peer review and develops the skills and knowledge required to practice interior design.\u201d<\/p>\n
The \u00a0UTC interior design program operates under the Department of Interior Architecture and Design\u00a0in the College of Health, Education and Professional Services.<\/p>\n
\u201cAttaining CIDA accreditation (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) represents the highest level of excellence in interior design education,\u201d says Jessica Etheredge, undergraduate program director in the department. \u201cOur program adheres to the strict set of CIDA standards that provide students with the foundation of knowledge necessary to inform and prepare them for their professional career.<\/p>\n
\u201cNone of this would be possible without our program\u2019s high-quality students, faculty, adjunct faculty, administrative support and Advisory Board members,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n
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Accreditation has been awarded to UTC’s interior design program.<\/p>\n