Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award diploma, associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Houston may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on the SACSCOC website (www.sacscoc.org).Program List CIP Code Report
Programmatic Accreditation
The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design is accredited by the Council of Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, Ml, 49503.
The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The BFA in Interior Design granted by The Art Institute of San Antonio, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit:https://www.cidq.org/paths.
Program Licensure
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in interior design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, and as such, meets the educational requirements for licensure in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. Students seeking licensure in interior design are recommended to confirm all requirements with the state of their choice.