Graduate Studies

M. Wilhelmina Boldt Interior Design Program
Marymount University, Arlington, VA

Master of Arts in Interior Design, December 2011

Program Description:
A CIDA-accredited (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) professional degree program leading to a Master of Arts in Interior Design. Focused on an interdisciplinary approach to design, graduates build proficiencies in the the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary in interior design practice and scholarly research. Competencies developed include programming and design processes, graphic and written communication, problem solving and critical thinking, ethics and social responsibility, and professional practice standards. After completion of design foundation courses and a portfolio review, master's degree candidates are required to complete 51 graduate-level credits.

Course Requirements:

• Design Foundation Courses — Architectural Graphics III, Textiles and Finish Materials, Current Issues in Interior Design, Accelerated Interior Design Studio (Residential Design)
• Design Studios — Advanced Design Studio I (Restuarant Design), Advanced Design Studio II (Workplace Design), Directed Research Studio (Transitional Housing Design), Masters Studio I (Hospitality Design), Masters Studio II (Mixed-Use Design)
• History & Preservation Courses — History of Architecture and Interiors I (Antiquity through 17th Century), History of Architecture and Interiors II (18th Century to Present), Historic Preservation Seminar
• Building Systems Courses — Construction and Environmental Systems, Illumination Systems
• Business Practice Courses — Professional Practice
• Elective Design Seminars — Furniture Design, Ecological Design (Sustainable Design)
• Research & Thesis — Research and Development in Interior Design, Graduate Seminar (Evidence-Based Theories), Thesis or Design Research Project I (Evidence-Based Design Project), Thesis or Design Research Project II (Capstone)

Undergraduate Studies

Design Theory & Structural Technology Dual Degree Program
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, May 1999
Bachelor of Arts, May 1999

Program Description:
A unique educational opportunity that combined the resources and curricula of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, offering undergraduate students two full degrees and a broad cross-discipline skill set. Supervised by the faculty of PennDesign (formerly the Graduate School of Fine Arts), the program was typically completed in five years and required completion of 54 credit units (162 credit hours).

Course Requirements for The School of Engineering & Applied Science:

• General Engineering Courses — Introduction to Computing, Statics and Strength of Materials
• Systems Engineering Courses — Dynamic Systems Analysis I, Optimization of Systems, Structural Systems, Transportation Engineering, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Computer Aided Design, Engineering Economics, Geotechnical Systems, Reinforced Concrete Design, Construction and Project Management, Civil Engineering Systems Lab, Systems Engineering Design Project I, Systems Engineering Design Project II
• Mathematics Courses — Calculus for Natural Sciences I, Calculus for Natural Sciences II, Calculus III, Calculus IV, Engineering Probability
• Natural Sciences Courses — General Chemistry I + Lab, Geology for Engineering and Architecture, Principles of Physics: Mechanics & Wave Motion + Lab, Principles of Physics: Electromagnetism & Radiation
• Application Oriented Focus (Concentration) Courses — Structural Design Form, Design Principles in Structural Systems

Course Requirements for The College of Arts & Sciences:

• Design Studios — Visual Communication I, Visual Communication II, Design Fundamentals I, Design Fundamentals II, Architecture/Landscape Studies I, Architecture/Landscape Studies II
• Design Theory Courses — Poetics of Landscape Architecture, Poetics of Architecture
• Art History & Preservation Courses — European Art & Civilization Before 1400, European Art & Civilization After 1400, Modern Architecture, Common American Landscape (Graduate Course)
• General Electives — Technology in American History, Homelessness & the Urban Crisis, Ancient Greece, American Popular Culture, Introduction to Experimental Psychology
• Writing & Language Courses — Writing the Essay, Elementary Spanish I, Elementary Spanish II, Intermediate Spanish I, Intermediate Spanish II

Continuing Education Courses

Architectural Drafting
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA

Attended Fall 2006 through Fall 2007

Program Description:
This workforce development program was designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in architectural firms or construction offices. Students who completed the certificate could continue to study toward the A.A.S. in Architecture Technology. Target career opportunities included architectural draftsman and engineering aide.

Courses Completed:

• Drafting Courses — Beginning SketchUp Seminar and Project, Computer Aided Drafting and Design I, Computer Aided Drafting and Design II
• Architecture Courses — Topics in Design, Materials and Methods of Construction I

Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ)

NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer

Credential ID 35566, Issued October 2019

The Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) is the premiere organization responsible for the development, management, delivery of the three-part NCIDQ Examination, which stands to test and gauge an interior designer’s demonstrated knowledge and core competencies necessary for professional practice. When a candidate successfully passes all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam and becomes NCIDQ Certified, not only are they demonstrating a strong commitment to preserving the integrity of the profession, but they are distinguishing themselves as an interior designer who is highly educated and able to competently design spaces that are not only appealing, comfortable and functional, but protect public health, safety and welfare. For over forty years, passage of the NCIDQ Exam has remained the highest and most credible certification standard for the industry.

U.S. Green Building Council

LEED Green Associate

Issued November 2012, Expired October 2016

The LEED Green Associate credential affirms a professional’s thorough comprehension of green building principles and practices. It is a foundational professional credential signifying core competency in green building principles.