Meet the Interior Design Faculty:
Make spaces work. Interior design is the contemporary, always-evolving field that exists to enhance the function of the interior spaces where we live, work, and play. Our CIDA-accredited program prepares you to visualize every possibility for any environment, understand the ins and outs of the industry, and adapt on the fly. This program is available at both our Flagstaff and Scottsdale campuses. View student achievement data for Flagstaff, and Scottsdale. (with link to attached documents highlighting Flagstaff and Scottsdale, respectively
For details on the interior design program at NAU including topics of instruction, studio projects and technology (including recommended laptops), visit the Curriculum page.
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 granted by Northern Arizona 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.
NAU’s Interior Design program may lead to professional licensure/certification. State information can be found at NAU’s Professional Licensure by State table.
More than interior design
A degree in interior design lends itself to a multitude of interesting and creative careers, including: facility manager, project manager, residential designer, healthcare designer, lighting designer, manufacturer’s representative, furniture dealer, corporate designer, hotel/restaurant designer, retail store designer, and more.For details on the interior design program at NAU including topics of instruction, studio projects and technology (including recommended laptops), visit the Curriculum page.
CIDA accredited
The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, 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 granted by Northern Arizona 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.
NAU’s Interior Design program may lead to professional licensure/certification. State information can be found at NAU’s Professional Licensure by State table.