Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: Interior Design License Requirements – The Three E’s
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to explain the licensing
requirements for a career in Interior Design throughout the United States.
Specific Objectives:
• Define terms associated with the lesson.
• Identify and explain the reasons to license interior designers.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret licensing requirements.
• Explain specific licensing requirements for a variety of States.
• Identify National, Local and State organizations that provide licensing requirements.
• Build internet research skills
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.42.(c) Knowledge and Skills
(34) The student examines the organization and structure of various segments of the
industry to prepare for career advancement. The student is expected to:
(I) Examine licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements at the national,
state, and local levels to achieve compliance.
(M) Identify licenses, certifications, and credentials applicable to career goals.
(N) Document sources and agencies for licensing and certification and credentialing
information, including contact information.
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
110.30 English Language Arts and Reading
(A) reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension (e.g., asking questions,
summarizing, making connections, creating sensory images); and
(B) make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support
understanding
110.31 (b) Knowledge and skills.
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(1) Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and
use it when reading and writing. Students are expected to:
(E) use a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to
determine or confirm the meanings of words and phrases, including their
connotations and denotations, and their etymology.
110.54 (b) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes. The student is
expected to:
(F) take notes.
(2) The student relies increasingly on the conventions and mechanics of written
English to communicate clearly. The student is expected to:
(C) use correct spelling for final products.
Teacher Preparation:
1. Copy all worksheets for students.
2. Verify and print data sheets on licensing requirements for each selected state.
3. Verify questions on internet worksheet are current to assigned websites.
4. Prepare brown paper bags with required materials – see below.
5. Arrange classroom desks into groups of three.
6. Assign students to groups for Roadmap activity. Label desk for groups.
7. Set materials and worksheets on student’s desk prior to class.
8. Post warm-up slide prior to start of class.
References: Instructor and students can research the following resources for additional
information concerning a career in Interior Design.
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ASID
http://www.asid.org/
Council for Interior Accreditation
http://www.accredit-id.org/
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Professions/Interior.shtml
National Council for Interior Design Qualifications
http://www.ncidq.org/
Bureau of Labor Statistic’s
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos293.htm#training
Careers in Interior Design
http://www.careersininteriordesign.com/licensing.html
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World Atlas.com
http://www.worldatlas.com/clipart.htm
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
http://www.idboard.alabama.gov/
California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)
http://www.ccidc.org/
Colorado Gov
http://www.colorado.gov
Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design
http://www.myfloridalicense.comdbpr/pro/arch/index.html
Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers
http://sos.georgia.gov/pb/architects/default.htm
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
http://www.in.gov/pla/
Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design
http://nsbaidrd.stat.nv.us/?page=1
New York State Education Department board of Interior Design
http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/id
Instructional Aids:
1. ID Licensing Requirements – The Three E’s PowerPoint Presentation
(print – slides or note pages as needed for instruction or for students)
2. ID Licensing Requirements Lesson Plan
3. ID Licensing Requirements Road Map Rubric
4. ID Licensing Requirements Key Terms – 1 handout per student
5. ID Licensing Requirements KWL – 1 handout per student
6. ID Licensing Requirements KWL Rubric
7. ID Licensing Requirements Internet Worksheet – 1 handout per student
8. ID Licensing Requirements Internet Worksheet Rubric
Materials Needed:
1. 6 to 8 pieces of large white paper (approx. 27” w x 33” h) or
white poster board for road map
2. 6 to 8 Brown Paper Lunch Bags with:
a. 1 Black Marker
b. 3 to 4 Colored Markers – variety of colors
c. 1 Highlighter
d. State Licensing Requirements for assigned state. (See References for websites)
Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, New York, Texas
Equipment Needed:
1. Computer for PowerPoint presentation
2. Projector or Active Board or Television
3. Projection Screen
4. Computers – 1 per student for internet research project (follow-up lesson)
Learner Preparation:
The learner should have knowledge and a basic understanding of what an interior designer
does and the different types of jobs that can be performed by an interior designer in the
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construction industry.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
At the beginning of class post Slide 1: Warm-up:
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO GET A
DRIVER’S LICENSE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS?
(for teenagers)
Give students 3 to 5 minutes of think time to activate prior knowledge for this lesson. Allow
student’s time to compare and share with their neighbors prior to presenting to the class. Lead
the class discussion in the following direction.
Ask: Who can explain the first requirement a teenager needs to complete to apply for a drivers
permit? (Call on a student to answer)
Say: Step 1 would be for you to read the required manual on the rules of driving which fulfill an
Education requirement for a license.
Ask: Now that you have read a manual, who can tell me the next item that needs to be
completed? (Call on a student to answer)
Say: Step 2 requires you to take the written test over the manual to demonstrate your
understanding of the laws to drive in the state. Once you have passed this test, then you will be
given a learner’s permit which fulfills both an Education and Examination requirement.
Ask: Now that you have your learner’s permit, what would be the next thing that you would
need to complete? (call on a student to answer)
Say: Step 3 is where you have to practice driving with supervision to build your skills which then
fulfill an Experience requirement for your license.
Ask: What is the last item that you must complete to be awarded a driver’s license? (call on a
student to answer)
Say: Step 4 will require you to take a driving test to demonstrate your ability to drive with a DPS
Officer which fulfills an Examination requirement for your license.
Ask: At last you have your license; however, are there restrictions that you must comply with at
the beginning or during the time that you have your license? (call on a student to answer)
Say: For a period of time you may be restricted from driving very late at night, have a limit on
how many people can ride in your car, and you will be required to renew your license each year
to the age of 18.
Say & Show: (flip to slide 2) The same “Three E’s” that you were required to complete for your
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driver’s license are also required to become a licensed Interior Designers in the State of Texas.
The “Three E’s are Education, Experience and Examination.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in
conjunction with the following outline.
MI
Outline
Notes to Instructor
Slide 3:
You may need to
regroup your students
Custom Roadmaps to a License in Interior Design at this time depending
on who is absent from
Show & Say: Today we will investigate the
class today. Each
requirements of how to become licensed to practice
group needs three
Interior Design in the United States.
members to complete
the required tasks.
Say: Your group will need to draw a roadmap that
illustrates the requirements to use the title or practice
interior design.
Hold up KWL
worksheet for the
Say: In addition to creating the roadmap with your
students to see.
group, you will need to take notes on the important
facts that you learn today on the KWL Worksheet.
Ask: What questions do you have concerning this
worksheet?
Slide 4:
Custom Roadmaps to a License in Interior Design
Say: Today you will need an artist to draw the
roadmap, a scribe to take notes from your assigned
reading, and a speaker to present the information to
the class. You have two minutes to select or assign
your positions.
Say: We will work as a class to go through each of the
stops that will be needed on your roadmap.
Ask: Are there any questions about what your job is
today?
Say: The time has come to open your brown paper
bag. In your bag you will find the information needed
on your assigned state.
Slide 5:
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Why license Interior Designers?
Show & Say: Working with your group I want you to
quickly brainstorm about:
Why should interior designers be required to get a
license to practice design?
Give students 2 to 3 minutes to gather ideas.
Show & Ask: Compare & Share – call on groups to
share their ideas.
Slide 6: Reasons
Show & Say:
Interior Designers create:
“Built Environments”
The combination of art & science in creating
functional human built spaces.
Show & Say:
Qualified designers focus on
◦ Protecting and enhancing the life,
health, safety and welfare of the public.
Ask: What factors related to interior design could
affect a person’s health? (allow students to share
ideas)
Ask: What is meant by life safety? can you give an
example? (allow students to share ideas)
Ask: What is meant by welfare of the public? what
does a designer need to consider? (allow students to
share ideas)
Show & Say: As you can see it is important to have
regulations that help to protect the public. Therefore,
the states that license interior designers have
established minimum requirements for a license which
include Education, Experience, and Examination
Slide 7: Importance of the 3 E’s
Show & Say: Currently 26 states in the U.S. require
that Interior Designers be licensed.
st
Slide 8: 1 Stop = Education
Council for Interior
Design Accreditation
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Show & Say:
Postsecondary education is required.
was formally known as
FIDER (Foundation of
Interior Design
Education Research)
Ask: What is postsecondary education? (call on a
student to answer)
.
Say: What education is needed depends on the state
that you want to be licensed in.
Most states require that the school be accredited by:
Council for Interior Design Accreditation CIDA
Say: CIDA is an independent association that helps to
establish and review the standards that a student
learns in school. In some states, they only require that
the school has been accredited.
Show & Say: In this case the school would normally
be accredited by The National Association of Schools
of Art & Design – NASAD.
Slide 9: 1st Stop = Education
Show & Say: Now the time has come for you to
review your state’s information and locate the
education requirements.
Before getting started think about the following
questions:
 What type of education is accepted?
 Is an accredited program of study required?
 Number of years of education required?
Monitor the groups’
progress and assist
them in locating the
education
requirements. Answer
any questions that the
student may have.
Once you have located the education requirements,
create Stop 1 on your roadmap listing the education
requirements.
Give the students 3 to
5 minutes to complete
this task.
Slide 10: 2nd Stop = Experience
Show & Say: After completing their education,
graduates will need to gain work experience.
Work experience is earned through completing
approved :
 Apprenticeship
◦ Work under the supervision of an
experienced designer.
◦ Wide variety of opportunity's for work
experience.
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◦
Years required varies depending on
state requirements.
Ask: Can you name any local companies or examples
of companies that a future designer would work at
during this time? (allow students to share ideas)
Slide 11: 2nd Stop = Experience
Now the time has come for you to review your state’s
information and locate the experience requirements.
Before getting started, think about the following
questions:
 What type of experience is accepted?
 Number of years of experience required?
 Do the number of years of education and
experience depend on each other?
Once you have located the experience requirements,
create Stop 2 on your roadmap listing the experience
requirements.
Monitor the groups’
progress and assist
them in locating the
experience
requirements. Answer
any questions that the
student may have.
Give the students 3 to
5 minutes to complete
this task.
Slide 12: 3rd Stop = Examination
Show & Say: The next big stop for a future designer
is to make sure that they meet the:
Testing requirements (for their future license)
This normally includes a combination of Education &
Experience which is required prior to testing.
 Minimum of 2 yrs postsecondary education
(or)
 Maximum of 4 yrs postsecondary education
with 2 to 5 yrs of experience.
 Giving you a total of 6 to 7 yrs.
Ask: How many years does it take to get an
Associate Degree and what type of school would you
attend?
Ask: How many years does it take to get a Bachelors
Degree and what type of school would you attend?
Show & Say: Once you have verified that you have
completed the testing requirements, you will be
required to take an examination. The most common
licensing exam for interior design is the: NCIDQ
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Exam.
This is a National exam administered by
The National Council for Interior Design Qualification.
Once you have a passing score with education &
experience = License. (you can apply for your
license).
Remember that not all of the states that license
interior designers require the same examination. The
licensing board in the state is responsible for
specifying the examination that is required.
Slide 13: 3rd Stop = Examination
Now the time has come for you to review your state’s
information and locate the examination requirements.
Before getting started think about the following
questions:
 Is an examination required?
 What are the testing requirements?
Once you have located the experience requirements,
create Stop 3 on your roadmap listing the experience
requirements.
Monitor the groups’
progress and assist
them in locating the
experience
requirements. Answer
any questions that the
student may have.
Give the students 3 to
5 minutes to complete
this task.
Slide 14: 4th Stop - Types of License Laws Across
the U.S.
Ask: Are there different types of driver’s licenses that
you can apply for in the State of Texas? (allow
students to share ideas: motorcycle, commercial, bus
driver, etc.)
Show & Say: Just as with a driver’s license, there
are different types of licenses that states can issue.
These include:
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Title Act
o Regulates the use of a Title
Practice Act
o Requires an individual to have a
license in order to practice a profession
Self Certification
o Registers with the interior design board
(exam varies)
Permitting Statute
- Designers (w/3 E’s) are allowed to
pull permits
Slide 15: 4th Stop – License Law for your state
Monitor the groups’
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Now the time has come for you to review your state’s
information and locate the type of licensing law it has.
Before getting started think about the following
questions:
◦ What type of License Law is enforced?
progress and assist
them in locating the
types of licenses in
their states. Answer
any questions that the
student may have.
Once you have located the experience requirements,
create Stop 4 on your roadmap listing the type of
licensing law that is enforced.
Give the students 3 to
5 minutes to complete
this task.
Slide 16: 5th Stop – Official Titles
Show & Say: With 4 stops out of the way, you are
almost to the end of your journal. The next item that
discover is the official title that you will be allowed to
use to promote your services.
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Once you receive your license, your official
title would be as listed below:
◦ Title Act States
 Certified Interior Designer
 Registered Interior Designer
◦ Practice Act States
 Registered Interior Designer
 Licensed Interior Designer
Slide 17: 5th Stop - Your state’s Official Title
Say: Now the time has come for you to review your
state’s information and locate the title you will be
allowed to use.
Before getting started think about the following
questions:
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What would be your Official Title for your new
license?
Monitor the groups’
progress and assist
them in locating the
experience
requirements. Answer
any questions that the
student may have.
Give the students 3 to
5 minutes to complete
this task.
Once you have located the experience requirements,
create Stop 5 on your roadmap listing the experience
requirements.
Slide 18: 6th Stop – Continuing Requirements
Ask: How often do you have to renew your driver’s
license? (call a student to answer – yearly to the age
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of 18 and then every ? years)
Ask: If you own your own car, you need to have proof
of what before they will renew your license plates?
(call on a student to answer – insurance)
Show & Say: Interior Design Licenses also require
that you renew it on a yearly basis. It also requires
that you continue to gain knowledge in the form of:
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Continuing Education Program Hours (CEPH)
◦ Minimum number or hours each year.
◦ Must include study of subjects related
to the profession.
 Health
 Safety & Welfare
 Sustainable or energy efficient
design
 Barrier-free design
 Etc….
Slide 19: 6th Stop – Your state’s Continuing
Requirements
Say: Now the time has come for you to review your
state’s information and locate the type of licensing law
it has.
Before getting started think about the following
questions:
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What continuing education is required to
renew your license?
Identify the agency that is responsible for
enforcing licensing requirements.
What is the enactment date of this state’s
licensing law?
Monitor the groups’
progress and assist
them in locating the
experience
requirements. Answer
any questions that the
student may have.
Give the students 3 to
5 minutes to complete
this task.
Once you have located the experience requirements,
create Stop 5 on your roadmap listing the experience
requirements.
Say: Congratulations! You have now completed your
road trip to your interior design license. Your group
now needs to complete your road maps.
Presentations will start in approx. 5 minutes.
Show: Slide 20: Group Presentations
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Call on groups as they appear on the screen.
Presentations should be approx 3 to 5 minutes per
group.
Prepare for Group Presentations
 Georgia
 California
 Florida
 Nevada
 Indiana
 Colorado
 New York
 Alabama
 Texas (by instructor)
Slide 21: Texas Fact Sheet on Interior Design
License
Show & Say: Now that all of you have presented your
states, it is my turn to share with you the licensing
information for the State of Texas.
(Explain information to class)
TEXAS
Type of Act: Title Act
Title: "Interior Designer"
Post-HS Education & Experience Requirements
Minimum Education:
2 years
Total Education Plus Experience:
6 years
Slide 22: Texas Fact Sheet on Interior Design
License
TEXAS Continued
Examination Required:
NCIDQ
Grandfather Clause:
Expired 8/31/94
Continuing Education for Renewal:
8 hours per year
The grandfather
clause allowed those
individuals that had
both education and
experience in interior
design to apply for
licensing without
having to take the
national examination.
Year Passed: 1991
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Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematica
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Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinestheti
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Intrapersonal
InterPersona
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Naturalis
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Existentialis
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Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
At the beginning of this lesson, give each student a copy of the Interior Design Licensing
Requirements KWL Worksheet – students should complete this worksheet as you present the
licensing requirements. Instruct students to complete each stop sign as you present the
knowledge that they need to progress towards a license. Collect and grade using the Interior
Design Licensing Requirements KWL Rubric.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Internet Research Worksheet – this document offers your students the opportunity to visit the
websites for the organizations that create the guidelines that impact this career. The worksheet
requires that they search each website for detailed information which reinforces their research
skills. Monitor students to insure that they are visiting each site and completing the worksheet
without the assistance of their fellow classmates. Remind them that these are skills that they will
need no matter what type of career they select. Collect the worksheets and grade using the
rubric provided. Please note that information on the websites is subject to change and should be
verified prior to this activity.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: Why is it important for you to verify that your selected school is accredited?
Answer: Not all educational programs will meet the state requirements for licensing.
Question: What association reviews and helps establish education standards in schools offering
degrees in interior design?
Answer: CIDA
Question: What combination of items must you have in order to qualify for your state’s official
license?
Answer: Education, Experience and Examination
Question: NCIDQ is an acronym for?
Answer: National Council of Interior Design Qualifications
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Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Observation and participation in the PowerPoint presentation.
State License Road Map Rubric
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Interior Design Licensing Requirement KWL Rubric – verify that students have recorded
important information from presentation. Points are noted on each section.
Interior Design Licensing Requirement Internet Research Rubric – verify that students worked
independently to complete each question. Points are noted on worksheet.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Invite a local interior designer to come and speak with your students about their background and
experiences in the field.
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State of Texas – Architecture & Construction Cluster
Course: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Lesson: Interior Design License Requirements – The Three E’s
Glossary of Key Terms:
Accessible Design – Interior and exterior designs along with products and technologies that are useable by
individuals with disabilities.
Adaptable Design - the planning and construction of designs that anticipate future changes that may be
required due to health related issues and promotes supporting independent living for individuals.
Accreditation – the act of granting approval of a program of study by an independent official review board
after meeting specific requirements.
AID – American Institute of Decorators, first national professional organization founded in 1931 for interior
designers.
ASID – (American Society of Interior Designers), professional association for interior designers. Their mission is
to advance the profession through education, knowledge, advocacy, community building and outreach efforts;
founded in 1975 by merging the AID and NSID.
Apprenticeship – the job in which a person gains instruction and experience in a trade or professional career.
Barrier-free design – a process of designing that complies with creating buildings that are accessible to all
individuals with disabilities.
Biennium – a period of two years
Built Environments – refers to the man-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity,
ranging from personal shelter to neighborhoods to the large scale commercial surroundings.
CBD – Certified Bath Designer - an individual that specializes in the design of bathrooms and that has met the
knowledge, experience and examination requirements for NKBA.
CCIDC – California Council for Interior Design Certification - a council held responsible for establishing and
implementing professional standards for interior design according to the California state licensing laws.
CCRE – California Codes and Regulations Examination
CEPH – Continuing Education Program Hours; is Texas State’s unit of measurement for the continuing education
in hours which are required to maintain professional licenses.
Certified – holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified
function or practice a specified skill.
CKD – Certified Kitchen Designer - an individual that specializes in the design of kitchens and that has met
the knowledge, experience and examination requirements for NKBA.
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Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) – is a measure of continuing education in hours which are required to
maintain professional licenses.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation- (CIDA) - an independent, non-profit accrediting organization that
identifies, develops and promotes quality standards for the education of entry level graduates in the field of
interior design.
Council for Qualification of Residential Interior Designers – CQRID - a national qualifying exam for
certification in the state of California for residential practitioners in the field of interior design.
Energy-efficient design – includes products that minimize the consumption of energy in a project.
Enactment – the passing of a law
IIDA – International Interior Design Association - founded in 1994 with the merger of Institute of Business
Designers (IBD), the International Society of Interior Designers (ISID) and the Council of Federal Interior
Designers (CFID). Merger created an independent organization whose mission is to represent interior designers
worldwide and promote the quality of life through excellence in the profession.
Interior Design – a professional trade using creative and technical solutions to create interior spaces that
enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants and are aesthetically attractive.
Interior Designer – a licensed professional who specializes in designing architectural interiors including
creating construction documents, specifications and selection of finishes and furnishings.
Licensed – authorization or official approval to act
Lifespan Design – products, technologies and designs that can accommodate or adapt to the changes related
to ability and mobility throughout a person’s life.
NASAD - National Association of Schools of Art & Design - an accrediting organization for colleges, schools
and universities in the United States that establishes standards for graduate and undergraduate degrees;
founded in 1944.
NSID – National Society of Interior Designers - the second national organization that was founded in 1957
to promote the field of interior design and interior designers as professionals.
NCIDQ – National Council for Interior Design Qualification - an independent non-profit organization that
regulates the licensing requirements and examination of individuals seeking licensing in the profession of
interior design.
NKBA – National Kitchen and Bath Association - an international non-profit association for kitchen and bath
professionals that provides resources, promotes professionalism and ethical business practices.
Permitting Statute – amendment to an existing law that allows an exemption to the law if the individual meets
specified standards.
Post Secondary Education – relating to continued education past the graduation of high school
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Practice Act – a law that allows an individual to practice under a licensed professional until they can become
licensed.
Registered – a graduate that has both education and experience and who has been licensed by a state
authority after qualifying for registration.
Self-Certification - a title act that regulates the use of a title and is controlled by an independent professional
organization instead of the governing board.
Sustainable Design – an integrative approach that seeks to create environments that are livable and promote
health, safety and well-being without impacting the environment.
TBAE – Texas Board of Architectural Examiners - a government agency that was founded in 1937 to
regulate the examination, registration and practices of multiple design professionals including architecture,
interior design and landscape architecture in the State of Texas.
Title Act – a law that regulates the use of a title and raise public awareness of the required qualifications for
specific professions.
Universal Design – products, technologies and designs that are accessible to and useable and effective for
everyone.
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Student Name: __________________________________
Date: ____________
State of Texas – Architecture & Construction Cluster
Course: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Lesson: Interior Design License Requirements – The Three E’s
Internet Research Worksheet
Directions: Today your task is to visit each of the following websites related to the profession of interior
design. You may Google search for the website, click on it and find the answers to the questions.
Each blank is worth: 3 points x 33 = 99 points + 1 bonus point = 100 points.
1. American Society of Interior Designers
a. URL address: ___________________________________
b. Name one of the predecessor organizations that was started prior to the current organization.
______________________________________
c. Aging & Accessibility have what four common design terms?
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
2. Council for Interior Accreditation
a. URL address: _______________________________________________
b. List the six primary steps that a university/college/school will undergo to become accredited.
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
3. Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
a. URL address: ________________________________
b. Calculate the total course time required to renew a license based on the CEPH requirements:
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c. List the number and type of continuing education units needed to renew your license.
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4. National Council for Interior Design Qualifications
a. URL address: ________________________________________________
b. List the seven content areas that are characterize the work of interior design:
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c. List the five routes to qualify to take the NCIDQ Exam. Include the name, semester hours of
education and hours of work experience for each route.
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Student Name: __________________________________
Date: ____________
State of Texas – Architecture & Construction Cluster
Course: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Lesson: Interior Design License Requirements – The Three E’s
Internet Research Worksheet
Directions: Today your task is to visit each of the following websites related to the profession of interior
design. You may Google search for the website, click on it and find the answers to the questions.
Each blank is worth: 3 points x 33 = 99 points + 1 bonus point = 100 points.
1. American Society of Interior Designers
a. URL address: http://www.asid.org
b. Name one of the predecessor organizations that were started prior to the current organization.
American Institute of Interior Designers (AID)
National Society of Interior Designers (NSID)
c. Aging & Accessibility have what four common design terms?
Accessible Design
Adaptable Design
Lifespan Design
Universal Design
2. Council for Interior Accreditation
a. URL address: http://www.accredit-id.org/
b. List the six primary steps that a university/college/school will undergo to become accredited.
Request for Review
Determining Program Readiness
Preparing the program analysis report (PAR)
Site Visit
Visiting Team Report
Accreditation Decision
3. Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
a. URL address: http;//www.tbae.stat.tx.us
b. Calculate the total course time required to renew a license based on the CEPH requirements:
8 CEPH’s x 50 Minutes per course = 400 minutes/60 = 6 hours 40 minutes
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c. List the number and type of continuing education units needed to renew your license.
One credit hour in sustainable or energy-efficient design
One credit hour in barrier-free design
Five credit hours in structured activities
Three credit hours in self directed
4. National Council for Interior Design Qualifications
a. URL address: http://www.ncidq.org/
b. List the seven content areas that are characterize the work of interior design:
Building Systems
Codes
Construction Standards
Contract Administration
Design Application
Professional Practice
Project Coordination
c. List the six routes to qualify to take the NCIDQ Exam. Include the name, semester hours of
education and hours of work experience for each route.
CIDA Degree w/96 semester hours of education plus 3,520 hours of work.
Non-CIDA Interior Design Degree w/120 hours of education plus 3,520 hours of work
experience.
Other Degree + Interior Design Degree – Bachelors in any major with 30 semester hours
plus 3,520 hours of work experience.
Associate Degree in Interior Design – 60 semester hours plus 5,280 hours of work
experience.
Associate Degree in Interior Design – 40 semester hours plus 7,040 hours of work
experience.
NAAB or CACB Degree – Bachelor’s or masters in an accredited architecture program
plus 5,280 hours of interior design experience.
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Name: ____________________________________________
Date: __________________
Instructions: Record the important key points that you must complete in order to become a licensed interior design.
Interior Design Licensing Requirements: The Three E’s
Why license Interior Designers?
Key Terms to know.
1st “E”
2nd “E”
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3rd “E”
How to avoid road blocks.
Name: ____________________________________________
Date: __________________
Instructions: Record the information that you learn today in each of the stop signs below.
Interior Design Licensing Requirements: The Three E’s
Why license Interior Designers?
Brief Statement:
Written in student’s
own words. (20 pts)
Example: Designers are
responsible for creating
built environments that
are safe for people to
work or live in.
Key Terms to know.
Examples: (20 pts)
ASID
Built environment
NCIDQ
TBAE
Accreditation
Practice Act
Title Act
Etc….see key terms
1st “E”
3rd “E”
Education
(15 pts)
Examination
(15 pts)
Most states require NCIDQ.
School selected is needs to be
approved.
Required years of education can
range from 2 to 4 depending on
state license requirements
2nd “E”
Experience
(15 pts)
Required to work between 2 to 4
years depending on education.
Need to work under the supervision
of a licensed professional.
Verify with licensing agency the
requirements.
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Must meet education and
experience requirements in
order to take the examination
Upon passing you must apply
for your license in the state that
you live in.
How to avoid road blocks.
Examples: (15 pts)
School selected is not approved
by CIDA.
Experience does not meet
NCIDQ requirements.
Designer does not complete
CEPH for renewal of license.
Interior Design License Requirements Road Map Rubric
Task Statement: Your group will investigate the requirements that are needed to become a licensed interior designer in an assigned state.
Task Assignment: Draw a road map showing the stops required to get a license to practice or use the title of Interior Designer.
Criteria Concepts/Skills to be Assessed
Novice
1
Developing
2
Criteria Categories
(Novice to Exemplary)
Accomplished
3
Exemplary
4
Points
Earned
Education Stop
(Possible 15 points)
(1-4 points)
(4-8 points)
(8-10 points)
(10-15 points)
(1-4 points)
(4-8 points)
(8-10 points)
(10-15 points)
(1-4 points)
(4-8 points)
(8-10 points)
(10-15 points)
(1-4 points)
(4-8 points)
(8-10 points)
(10-15 points)
(1-10 points)
(10 to 14 points)
(14 to 16 points)
(16 to 25 points)
(8-10 points)
(10-15 points)
Experience Stop
(Possible 15 points)
Examination Stop
(Possible 15 points)
Licensing Requirements
(Possible 15 points)
Verbal Presentation
(Possible 25 points)
Creativity & Neatness
(1-4 points)
(4-8 points)
(Possible 15 points)
A = 66-100 points; B = 54-66 points; C = 30-54 points; D = 6-30 points
Total Points:
Members Name & position: ______________________________________________, _________________________________________________,
______________________________________________, _______________________________________________________
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