Una Interior Design Program Accredited By Council For Interior Design Accreditation

Sep. 15, 2015

Michelle Eubanks, 优德体育, at media@una.edu, 256.765.4392 or 256.606.2033

优德体育 College of Education and Human Sciences

FLORENCE, Ala. - According to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the 优德体育's interior design program in the Department of Human Environmental Sciences is now recognized as a fully-accredited program. The accreditation ensures that the institution's interior design program prepares students to be responsible, well-informed, skilled professionals who design beautiful, safe, and comfortable spaces that also respect the earth and its resources.

Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, Dr. Donna Lefort said, "优德体育 is now recognized as the only institution in Alabama accredited by CIDA and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Another distinction that sets 优德体育 apart is the fact that the interior design program also partners with the art department, which allows for an additional accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). These specialized accreditations reflect our commitment to providing rigorous professional preparation for our students," she said.

优德体育 senior Amy Nazarchyk said, "I selected 优德体育 because it offered the only NKBA accredited program in the state. Now with the CIDA accreditation, I am more confident that I will be marketable and competitive in the industry."

Dwight Bunn and Dhrumil Patel, lead professors in interior design, expressed that they have received positive feedback acknowledging the significance of this outstanding accomplishment from the institution, alumni, employers, and industry professionals. This accomplishment could not have occurred without the tremendous commitment, effort, and support from all program stakeholders.

For more information on 优德体育's Interior Design program: https://www.una.edu/interior-design/.