Integrated Design and the Built Environment

Integrated Design and the Built Environment

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Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Design and the Built Environment

Top 5 Reasons to Study

01

Create a customized academic pathway tailored to your specific career goals in art, design or construction-related fields.

02

Combine courses from two or three of the following areas: architecture, art, building construction science or interior design.

03

Build a foundation in design principles and design thinking for creative problem solving.

04

Explore your interests in design and the built environment while building a strong foundation in liberal arts.

05

Gain access to studio learning through design and the built environment in a balanced academic pathway of history, theory and studio courses.

Core
Skills

  • Creative problem solving
  • Design thinking
  • Design principles

Sample
Jobs

  • Residential Designer
  • Structural Photographer
  • Digital Designer
  • Design Entrepreneur
  • Construction Project Manager

Integrated Design and the Built Environment

2025-2026 Major Map

Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Design and the Built Environment

Get the Courses You Need

1st Year

Take foundation studio courses in ART 1123 and ART 1213. Consult with your Bachelor of Arts advisor for other options.

2nd Year

Take pre-endorsement area courses at the 1000 and 2000 levels. Consult with your Bachelor of Arts advisor for other options.

3rd Year

Take endorsement area courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels. Consult with your Bachelor of Arts advisor for other options.

4th Year

Take endorsement area courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels. Consult with your Bachelor of Arts advisor for other options.

Hands-On Learning

1st Year

Join clubs and student organizations in the College of Architecture, Art and Design, such as our chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts or Alpha Rho Chi, the national coed professional fraternity for architecture and the allied arts.

2nd Year

Take on more responsibilities within student organizations or extracurricular activities. 

3rd Year

Curate a One Night Only Exhibition of your creative scholarship. Seek leadership roles in extracurricular activities. Partner with the Career Center to explore summer job and internship possibilities.

4th Year

Participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Attend conferences to network with professionals in your field.

Connect with Community

1st Year

Volunteer on or off campus with different community organizations such as Starkville Strong and Habitat for Humanity. 

2nd Year

Attend conferences, workshops and visiting artist and scholar lectures. Enter your creative scholarship in design competitions and exhibitions.

3rd Year

Attend conferences, workshops and visiting artist and scholar lectures. Enter your creative scholarship in design competitions and exhibitions.

4th Year

Attend conferences, workshops and visiting artist and scholar lectures. Enter your creative scholarship in design competitions and exhibitions.

Explore the World

1st Year

Check for study abroad opportunities within the College of Architecture, Art and Design.

2nd Year

Check for study abroad opportunities within the College of Architecture, Art and Design.

3rd Year

Check for study abroad opportunities within the College of Architecture, Art and Design.

4th Year

Check for study abroad opportunities within the College of Architecture, Art and Design.

Launch Your Career

1st Year

Create your individualized academic pathway in consultation with the Bachelor of Arts advisor. Attend networking opportunities. Meet with graduating students.

2nd Year

Explore the Career Center website. Meet with a representative from the Career Center to review your resume and refine your interview skills. Meet with alumni.

3rd Year

Search for internship opportunities that relate to your interests and skills through on-campus recruiting. Develop transferable skills through leadership roles in extracurricular activities.

4th Year

Get help from the Career Center with job searching, resumes, interview skills, graduate school applications, etc. Apply to jobs or future education.

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