Bachelor of Science: Interior Design  

Interior Design 

We offer you experienced faculty and an integrated approach to aesthetic, professional, and academic topics.

In this program you will:

  • analyze historical architecture, interior treatments, furnishings, and decorative appointments
  • understand various aspects of architectural systems
  • explore lighting, acoustical considerations, and real-world business practices         

The program meets the educational requirements for membership in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

Interior design in Scottsdale

NAU’s Interior Design program is based in Flagstaff, but can also be completed in Scottsdale. Visit the colleges below for more information:

Mesa Community College
Phoenix College
Scottsdale Community College
ScottsdaleDistance Learning with the 2 + 2 program 

Laptop requirement

If you take second year Interior Design courses, you will be required to own a laptop so that instruction can occur on the latest equipment with the most recent version of the software—this will make you a competitive applicant after graduation.

More information 


For more information about degree requirements, visit the academic catalog.

The NAU academic catalog is the official, authoritative source for all academic requirements and policies.Any discrepancies in curricular requirements from other sources will default to the catalog as the official, authoritative source.