Interior Design ,BSD
Aesthetics, Environment, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Modeling, Residential Design, Space, design, materials
Are you fascinated by the contexts and spaces in which individuals and groups live and work? Do you want opportunities to work with communities? Then come study interior design with us, and you can become a transformative thinker who works to enhance human experiences and the public good.
The BSD program in interior design at The Design School explores how people inhabit, interact with, and transform interior environments. Interior designers create environments within buildings that meet the physical and psychological needs of individuals and institutions, providing a useful, rich and rewarding environment for users. Interior design involves the design of space, equipment and furniture, and requires substantial technical and organizational understanding; sensibility to form, lighting, color and texture; and an awareness of design history and theory.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- First required math course: MAT 170 - Precalculus
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Math intensity:
Moderate
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
An ASU student who would like to change majors to one offered by the Herberger Institute or one of its programs must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Transform an original interior design concept into a project that demonstrates creative, technical, & communication skills.
- Perform professional-level tasks during their internship, including drafting, collaboration, and technical proficiency appropriate for design practice, as identified by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
- Distinguish the basic context and framework of history as it relates to 1) interior design and 2) furniture, decorative arts, and material culture, 3) architecture, and 4) art.
Interior design students have the chance to see many different design styles across cultures when studying abroad. With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, interior design students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Graduates find employment opportunities with interior design firms, architecture firms or corporations, and governmental entities of any size. Firms may specialize in interior design for residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, institutional and health care spaces. Career specialties include historic restoration, branding, sustainability, new product innovation and incorporation of new technology.
Career example titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.8%
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$93,220
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0.9%
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$64,240
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0.6%
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$59,820
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4.1%
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$159,920
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3.3%
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$57,990
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2.0%
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$75,910
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3.9%
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$61,590
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-7.2%
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$61,310
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7.3%
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$59,990
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
The Design School
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CDS 101
herbergeradmissions@asu.edu
480-965-4495
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
