Interior Design License Requirements The Three E’s Education Experience Examination
“Built Environments” Qualified designers focus on Interior Designers create: “Built Environments” The combination of art and science in creating functional human built spaces. Qualified designers focus on protecting and enhancing the life, health, safety and welfare of the public. Requirements for license: Education, Experience, Examination UNT in partnership withTEA. Copyrights. All rights reserved.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation Texas requires that the school be accredited by: Council for Interior Design Accreditation CIDA Education UNT in partnership withTEA. Copyrights. All rights reserved.
Experience In Texas Total Education Plus Experience: Apprenticeship CIDA accredited Interior Design School (4) years and 2 years experience Apprenticeship Work under the supervision of an experienced designer Wide variety of opportunities for work experience Experience
Examination NCIDQ Exam Testing requirements Combination of Education and Experience is required prior to testing. Minimum of 2 yrs post-secondary education (or) Maximum of 4 yrs post-secondary education with 2 to 5 yrs of experience Giving you a Total of 6 to 7 years NCIDQ Exam National exam administered by The National Council for Interior Design Qualification. Passing score with education and experience = License.
Types of Act/License Law Type of Act – Allows for Sign and/or Seal Title: Registered Interior Designer
Continuing Requirements Continuing Education Program Hours (CEPH) 12 hours per year Must include the study of subjects related to the profession Health Safety and Welfare Sustainable or energy efficient design Barrier-free design Etc….
Texas Fact Sheet on Interior Design License Type of Act: Title Act Title: “Registered Interior Designer" Post-HS Education and Experience Requirements Minimum Education: 2 years Total Education Plus Experience: 6 years
Texas Fact Sheet on Interior Design License TEXAS Continued Examination Required: NCIDQ Grandfather Clause: Expired 8/31/94 Continuing Education for Renewal: 12 hours per year Year Passed: 1991 Texas Fact Sheet on Interior Design License UNT in partnership withTEA. Copyrights. All rights reserved.