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 

Degree requirements

To earn this degree, complete the following 120 units of coursework:

  • at least 35 units of  liberal studies requirements—you may not use courses with an ID prefix to satisfy these requirements
  • at least 76 units of major requirements—PHO courses, ART 100, and ART 101 do not fulfill the requirements of the interior design major
  • elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units

Major requirements

Take the following 76 units:

  • 49 units: ID 121, 123, 221, 224, 230, 240, 246, 247, 322, 325, 361, 362, 407, 421, 425, 461, and 462
  • 6 units: ART 135 and 150
  • 6 units from HA 220, 260, 335, and 495 or from any ACC, BA, ECO, FIN, MGT, or MKT courses
  • 6 units: ARH 141 and 142
  • 3 units: PSY 101
  • 3 units of writing requirements: ID 326W
  • 3 units of capstone requirements: ID 490C

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

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.

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