Education
Beginning a career as a Registered Interior Design Professional starts with attending an educational program that is comprehensive in delivering a knowledge base in theory, history, psychology, construction practices, mathematics, design, and building codes. This assures that interior designers have a good foundation of skill to build onto throughout their careers. Becoming a Registered Interior Designer requires either a minimum of a Bachelors or Masters degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or a combination of a Certificate degree and 5 years professional experience.
Bachelors and Masters degree programs in Oregon
CIDA Accredited programs are indicated with a (*)
University of Oregon
Department of Architecture and Allied Arts
Bachelor of Interior Architecture *
Master of Interior Architecture *
Oregon State University
Department of Design and Human Environment
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Marylhurst University
Department of Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts Interior Design*
Art Institute Portland
Bachelor of Fine Arts Interior Design*
Certificate Degree and Diploma programs in Oregon:
See the NCIDQ Eligibility Routes to Qualify for the Exam
Portland Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design
Two-year certificate in Kitchen and Bath Design
One-year certificate in Sustainable Building and Interior Furnishings
George Fox University
Family and Consumer Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Concentration in fashion merchandising / interior design
Option to transfer to FIDM in Los Angeles for 4th year for additional Associate of Arts degree
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