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Design and Merchandising B.S. in Interior Architecture and Design

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Considering an Interior Architecture and Design Degree?

A bachelor’s degree in interior architecture and design will give you the knowledge and skills to start satisfying careers ranging from design and architecture, lighting design, to facility and showroom management.

In our program, your degree will include courses like:

  • Visual Communication
  • Interior Architecture Design Technologies
  • Construction Management
  • Design Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Environmental Sustainability
  • Graphic Design

Our program has an academically rigorous curriculum that is research-based and focuses on problem-solving. We emphasize the importance of understanding cultural, environmental, and historical perspectives in the design process and how it influences successful solutions.

Watch the video to learn what it’s like to be a student in the Interior Architecture and Design major.

Audio Described Version of Interior Architecture and Design Student Feature: Andy Johnston (best viewed in Chrome)

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Accreditation

The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, 206 Grandville Ave., Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 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 Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design granted by Colorado State University 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/eligibility-requirements.

 

Mission

The program guides students toward becoming dedicated interior designers with strong communication skills and creative problem solving while preparing them to make positive impacts in the practice of interior design through multidimensional practice opportunities. The program engages in its mission through research-based problem solving providing a solid transition from education to practice in a global community.

Goals

The interior architecture and design faculty strive to deliver program outcomes through five goals maximizing our location and resources and embracing change as a constant variable.

  • Apply research-based problem solving to effect positive change in the health, welfare, and quality of life.
  • Integrate a cultural perspective in the study of environments for diverse populations.
  • Utilize community engagement and service-learning.
  • Embrace creativity and technology as resources and tools for innovation.
  • Support learning outside the classroom to expand understanding of the profession and practice.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Resources Prospective and Current Students

Asset 106 Paying for College

There are several scholarships available specifically for Design and Merchandising majors, all you have to do is fill out the general CSU scholarship application. Search the College scholarship database to see the full list.

Asset 11 Student Organizations

As an Interior Architecture Design major, you can get involved in our student organizations where you can network with industry professionals, and build leadership experience in a club officer role.

Asset 115 Advising and Support

Get in touch with an academic success coordinator, who can help you answer questions about which majors and careers might be right for you, what courses and extracurricular activities will help you prepare, and how to stay on track for graduation.

Senior Capstone Projects

Interior Architecture and Design Capstone Projects

Congratulations to all our IAD students who completed their capstone project. Take a moment to browse their exceptional work.

student interior design project