Certificate in Interior Design at Washington State University

Washington State University

United States of America, Pullman

University Rank:#423

Washington State University offers the Certificate of Interior Design as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Pullman , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 9 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for interior design and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on January 31, 2027.

About Certificate in Interior Design

The interior design field focuses on enhancing the function and quality of interior spaces to improve quality of life, productivity, health, safety, and welfare. Interior design is a fine arts discipline tempered by the human sciences.

The interior design major at WSU balances study in art, architecture, and humanities with a strong hands-on component.

All students complete a senior immersion experience â€” faculty-led study abroad in Florence, Italy, a professional internship, or working directly with a faculty mentor on a design project to benefit the local community.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Interior Design at Washington State University

Entry Requirements

Secondary School

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a freshman, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)

Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.

WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman.

College or University Transfer

To be admitted to WSU as an international transfer student, you need to complete a minimum of 27 semester credits or at least 1 full year of study at an accredited post-secondary school. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of at least 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international transfer student.

Transfer Credit for A-Level Examinations

Students who have completed GCE A-Level examinations may qualify for transfer credit. We do not grant college credit for AS-level exams. Visit our Cambridge Credit Chart for more detailed information on which exams qualify for A-level transfer credit. In order to receive transfer credit, applicants must have the awarding body send their official A-level Statement of Results to WSU.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

WSU accepts scores from the following exams. Score reports can be uploaded into the online international undergraduate admission application at time of submission or emailed or sent by postal mail to our office. Scores must be less than 2 years old.

Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Interior Design

Designers work in a wide range of settings, and WSU prepares you to be successful in any area of interior design.

A majority of designers practice at least part of the time in both the residential and commercial areas. Most commercial designers concentrate within design specialties, such as designing for the hospitality or health care industries.

Some specialized areas of interior design include adaptive reuse, restaurant design, residential kitchen and bath design, interiors for airplanes or yachts, or historic conservation or restoration.

Whatever the setting, here are some of the things you'll likely do as a professional interior designer:

Analyze client needs, goals, and life safety requirements
Integrate findings with knowledge of interior design
Formulate preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional, and comply with codes and standards
Develop and present final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media
Prepare working drawings and specifications for interior detailing, fixtures, and furnishings in compliance with accessibility guidelines and applicable codes
Collaborate with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval
Prepare and administers bids and contract documents as the client's agent
Review and evaluate design solutions during implementation and upon completion

More career information, including lists of design-oriented occupations, is available from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

Gather Your Documents

Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

Your application for admission must include:

Official transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

Prepare Your Information

You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

Complete the Application and Submit Documents

To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
[email protected]

Certificate in Interior Design at Washington State University

Washington State University

United States of America, Pullman