

Equivalent courses from other institutions must be approved at least two weeks prior to the IAD Design Scenario by the IAD transfer advisor.

Completion of or current enrollment in INTD 110, INTD 129 and INTD 166 or equivalent.In order to participate in the Interior Design Scenario students must have the following: See the Department of Design and Merchandising for more information regarding the Interior Architecture and Design Scenario. The IAD Design Scenario occurs annually in the spring semester. A cohort of approximately 50-60 students advances based on performance on the IAD Design Scenario. Selective advancement into the major is based on the review received at the IAD Scenario, where external reviewers will assess student competencies in writing for design, sketching, problem-solving, and conceptual frameworks. All students who wish to be considered for admission to Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) major will be required to complete the Interior Architecture and Design Scenario practicum.

Students seeking to apply to the Interior Architecture and Design major at CSU first are admitted to CSU as Pre-Interior Architecture and Design. The program has a longstanding accreditation by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), recognizing the highest academic standards established by the profession. Academic preparation is grounded in research-based problem solving and experiential education through studio instruction, service learning, and internships that encompass a variety of cultural, environmental, and historical perspectives. The Major in Interior Architecture and Design exemplifies the definition of the professional designer as qualified by education, experience, and examination to design interior environments that enhance the function and quality of life, increase productivity, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
