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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design South Dakota State University South Dakota State University, USA

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USD 13423

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 20 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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56%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A major in Interior Design prepares students for professional practice, through research informed, design thinking infused and practice-based projects and opportunities that will strengthen their rational and creative thinking. Very broadly, it seeks to teach students the importance and value of the design process and design thinking, promote the awareness and knowledge of the contributions of the profession to the health, safety and well being of people in the built environment, and to prepare graduates of the program to succeed as professional designers. Upon graduation from this CIDA (Council of Interior Design Accreditation) Accredited program, students are eligible to begin the NCIDQ (National Council of Interior Design Qualification) certificate examination process.

The curriculum is interactive, haptic and performance based, offering problem solving experiences in all major areas of design practice (i.e. healthcare, retail, corporate, residential, etc.), in addition to areas of focused instruction including human factors and behaviors, materials, history, building systems and construction, building codes and regulations, lighting, acoustics and professional practice. The overarching goal of the interior design program is to provide a transformative teaching and learning environment where passion and creativity are fostered, and careers are shaped. This is accomplished through four main goals woven into each project and opportunity delivered across the program: to be experiential, to be contextual, to be collaborative, to be empathetic.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Interior Design major, students will be able to:

  • Synthesize research findings to inform design solutions. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis; Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
  • Create interior environments infused with design-thinking. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking; Problem Solving)
  • Apply practice-based knowledge and skill sets to interior spaces. (Cross-curricular Skill: Teamwork; Ethical Reasoning)
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    44 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    56% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    13423

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 20 Waived

    Application Fee
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    9000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    • $1,000 - $4,000 per annum – merit scholarships (“Jackrabbit Guarantee”)

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