Environmental Design ,BS
Architecture, Collaboration, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Interdisciplinary, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Visual Communication Design, design
Are you interested in creating sustainable spaces that enhance the environment and improve quality of life? Merge creativity with purpose as you explore the world of sustainable design and learn to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
The Bachelor of Science program in environmental design at The Design School has an integrated curriculum that emphasizes general knowledge and design research and is built around the three pillars of sustainability, technology and the environment. You develop a specialized understanding of design methods, theories, technologies, social issues and management related to your specific area of interest. You hone a sustainability focus by developing skills in sustainable practices that address climate change, resource conservation and urban ecology.
You gain practical experience through studio projects, internships and collaborations with industry professionals. The curriculum takes an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability --- you work alongside experts in ecology, architecture and social sciences to create holistic design solutions.
This program provides you with a broad base of skills and knowledge drawn from natural science, social science, arts, technology and integrated environmental design, preparing you for a variety of careers in the design, planning and management of the built environment.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
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.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
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’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Examine design creative processes through theory and research articles as measured through the final assignment.
- Apply key skills in the field related to the analysis of existing landscape conditions and the design of new proposals
- Synthesize iterative ideas and design concepts into plans for built works that meet professional standards.
Students can complement their ASU coursework with study abroad programs. Programs that focus on topics such as sustainability, design and ecotourism increase a student's multicultural engagement and expose them to the design of built environments in other parts of the world.
Graduates find careers in design, urban planning and environmental consulting and take on roles in offices, businesses, public institutions and industries that require an awareness of issues that affect environmental design. Graduates may also pursue professional or other graduate degree programs.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.9%
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$99,280
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3.6%
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$69,990
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4.1%
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$66,150
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3.8%
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$171,270
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4.4%
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$105,770
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2.1%
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$62,960
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3.2%
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$83,910
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3.2%
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$67,190
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3.5%
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$79,870
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The Design School
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CDS 101
herbergeradvising@asu.edu
480-965-4495
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
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. 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.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
