Interior architecture is a major within the Department of Architecture. The UO has offered interior design course work since 1922. The UO's interior architecture program has a national reputation for excellence and consistently ranks in the nation s top 10 among accredited programs. Council for Interior Design (CIDA) accredited degrees are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.The interior architecture curriculum at the UO is strongly design-oriented, augmented by theory and professional course work. Beginning level course work is shared with architecture and provides a solid foundation from which to begin design studies. Advanced course work includes color theory, electric lighting, and furniture design. Detailing allows in-depth study and research into specialized areas of interest.