College of Health & Social Science
The Interior Design program prepares students for careers in interior design and closely related industries. The program focuses on both residential and commercial interior design and includes curricula which build on rigor within the transition from foundational courses through advanced level practicum courses. Program study includes a culminating experience within the final semester of study, the Senior Thesis Project.
Some key highlights and features about this major:
1. Scholarship opportunities: Rabolt, Lewenstein
2. We have a student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers professional organization.
3. We have a close relationship with the San Francisco Design Center and they reach out to us for student participation in events and sometimes internships. (We can no longer require internships, however students may choose to take them on outside of their studies).
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel Department
Burk Hall, Room 329
Phone: (415) 338-1219
Email: FINA@sfsu.edu
Website: https://fina.sfsu.edu/id
Chair: Gus Vouchilas
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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ID 240
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3 units |
GE – Area C1 |
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GE Area A2 |
3 units |
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GE Area A1 or A3 |
3 units |
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GE Area B: Quantitative Reasoning (B4) |
3 units |
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SF State Studies or University Elective |
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If there are any course(s) listed above, please enter this information onto “Step 4” of your Freshmen Class Planner. |
Advisor Footnotes:
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Students are not required to meet with faculty advisors in the first-year but it is an option: https://fina.sfsu.edu/content/student-resources
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If any of the courses listed in this section are FULL by the time you are to enroll, see the section “Alternate Major Classes” below.
If the course or courses in the previous section are FULL by the time your register, consider choosing one (or perhaps two) major course electives from the following list...
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Major Elective Class(es) |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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ARTH 201 – Western Art History I |
3 |
Major Elective: |
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ARTH 202 – Western Art History II |
3 |
Major Elective: GE: Area C1 |
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DES 256 – Design & Society Contemporary Design Issues and Applications |
3 |
Major Elective: GE: Area C1 |
Once you have made your course choices for Steps 1-4, you may already have between 12-15 units chosen for your first semester—about 4 to 5 classes.
If more units are needed, you will proceed to "Step 5 - Choosing GE Courses" from your Orientation Advising Module after considering the following recommendations...
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GE Area |
Advisor Notes |
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A1 Oral Communication |
Covered in “Step 3” on Class Planner |
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A2 Written English Communication |
Covered in “Step 1” on Class Planner |
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A3 Critical Thinking |
Covered in “Step 3” on Class Planner |
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B1 Physical Science |
Consider taking a B3 Lab if chosen |
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B2 Life Science |
Consider taking a B3 Lab if chosen |
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B3 Laboratory Science |
Make sure this includes a LEC component if chosen |
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B4 Quantitative Reasoning |
Covered in “Step 2” on Class Planner |
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C1 Arts |
There are major courses for this area |
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C2 Humanities |
There are major courses for this area |
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D Social Sciences |
There are major courses for this area |
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D US History |
There are major courses for this area |
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E Lifelong Learning & Self-Development (LLD) |
Covered in “Step 1” on Class Planner |
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F Ethnic Studies |
There are major courses for this area |
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US/CA Government |
Choose any |
Interior Design small to large firms, architectural firms, SF Design Center Showroom sales, kitchen/bath specific design.
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.