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by Wendy Croix
SchoolSmart by Design Columnist
Wendy.croix@interiordecoratingschools.net

Florida's 2,276-mile-long tidal coastline includes 663 miles of beautiful beaches. Can you see yourself studying design during the week and sailing or surfing on the weekends? Satisfy the interior design artist in your nature, and your inner athlete as well, when you get a first class education at one of these Florida interior design schools.

FIDER-accredited Interior Design Schools in Florida

The Foundation for Interior Design Education Research accredits design programs in order to "ensure a high level of quality in interior design education to meet the needs of students, the interior design profession, and society." Florida is home to five outstanding interior design programs:

• Florida State University in Tallahassee offers both a B.S. and a B.A. in Interior Design through its Department of Interior Design. Contact Eric Wiedegreen, Chairperson.
• The International Academy of Design in Tampa offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree through its Interior Design Program. Contact Patricia Johnston, Chairperson.
• Miami International University of Art and Design awards a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design through its Interior Design Department. Contact Gregory Hoffman, Chairperson.
• Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design through its Interior Design Department. Contact Norman Hervieux, Department Head of Interior Design.
• The University of Florida, Gainesville, offers a Bachelor of Design degree through the Department of Interior Design in the College of Design, Construction, and Planning. Contact Margaret Portillo, Chair.

Florida Attractions

No matter which Florida interior design school you choose, fun is just minutes away. When you're searching for ideas, look no farther than Epcot, Walt Disney World or Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. Want natural influences? Try Orlando’s Gatorland or the Key West Aquarium. Or let the Kennedy Space Center inspire your high tech interior designs. You might like Florida so much, you'll stay for a graduate design degree!

Sources

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Foundation for Interior Design Education Research
The Florida Department of Education
Florida Tourism
State of Florida

About the Author

Wendy Croix, Ph.D. is a freelance writer, cultural critic and university professor. In her twenty years as a professional educator, Wendy has guided hundreds of students toward the careers of their dreams.

Posted on September 12, 2005 at 04:28 PM