Thesis summer studio, ARIA 4030 The ARIA thesis semester focuses on Model 1 or Model 2, dependant on the individual student’s thesis proposal. The ARIA thesis also deals with Interior Architecture issues in relation to a social and international dimension.

Thesis Research, 4080 Taught in the summer semester, this course parallels the ARIA Thesis project through research, analysis, and writing assignments simultaneously supporting and directing the thesis work.

Professional Practice ARIA, 4450 Taught in the summer semester, this course focuses on issues of Interior Architecture in contemporary practice and explores ethical issues in relation to design practice. This course differs from ARCH 4500-Professional Practice. All ARCH/ARIA students must take both ARIA 4450 and ARCH 4500.

History of Interior Architecture, 4680 Taught in the summer semester, this course teaches history of interior architecture utilizing a case study method.