The Interior Design major prepares students for careers in Interior Design, including both commercial and residential interior design and for careers related to housing policy, management and real estate.

Interior Design major is a Professional Program. Entering students are designated as pre-professional majors. After completing at least 45 credits, students apply for acceptance into the Professional Program and into one (or both) of the options.

• The Interior Design option offers the opportunity to focus on commercial design with an emphasis on space planning, heating and lighting plans and interior construction specifications.

Interior Design is a Professional Program with competitive admission. For specific course requirements within the major, see the OSU General Catalog.   

You will begin with a foundation in light frame construction, space planning and design communication.

This major has a wireless laptop requirement.

Prospective Careers

Oregon State Career Services has useful information on what graduates can do with a degree in Interior Design, including related skills, career planning information and possible careers.