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Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture

Amber Lowi
is founder and principal designer of Amber Lowi Designs.

Graduate, Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture
Read Amber Lowi's Story.

 

Getting Started

Enroll in Design Principles and Elements.

 

Online Availability

You can complete this program fully in the Live Online format.

 

Duration of Study

Most students complete the curriculum in 3.5 years.

 

Estimated Cost

$25,400

Learn how to create exciting spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. The Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture offers a comprehensive education that combines studio courses with the study of design theory and history.

It teaches you manual and digital drawing skills that allow you to communicate your ideas effectively. You learn from industry professionals who help you build a strong portfolio to start your career. The certificate also provides educational credits needed to qualify for the California Council for Interior Design Certification exam (the IDEX® California exam) and the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification exam.

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Courses

Required Courses (Phase I)

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Minimum Required

20 Academic Unit(s)

Maximum Allowed

300 Academic Unit(s)

  • ARCH X475 Design Principles and Elements
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X486.1 Design Communication I
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X412.7 Color Theory and Application for Interiors
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X479.1 AutoCAD
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X486.2 Design Communication II
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X486.3 Design Communication III
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X412.4 History of Architecture, Interiors and Decorative Arts I
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X481 Digital Presentation Techniques
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

Required Courses (Phase II)

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Minimum Required

7 Course(s)

Maximum Allowed

300 Course(s)

  • ARCH X482.1 Design Studio I
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X480 Interior Finishes and Materials
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X412.5 History of Architecture, Interiors and Decorative Arts II
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X479.2 Revit
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X413.8 Space Planning
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X484 Fundamentals of Lighting Design
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X482.2 Design Studio II
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

Required Courses (Phase III)

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Minimum Required

6 Course(s)

Maximum Allowed

225 Course(s)

  • ARCH X483 Building Components and Systems for Interior Architecture
    Units / CEUs

    4

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X482.3 Design Studio III
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X414.6 Construction Documents
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X409 Business Practices for Interior Designers
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X482.4 Design Studio IV
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X413.5 Portfolio and Professional Presentation
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

Electives

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Minimum Required

4 Academic Unit(s)

Maximum Allowed

90 Academic Unit(s)

  • ARCH X486.5 Communication Design Graphics With the iPad
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X409.2 Internship in Interior Design
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Not Applicable

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X443.2 Design Theory and Process
    Units / CEUs

    1

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X414.9 Kitchen and Bath Design
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X474 Fundamentals of Interior Design
    Units / CEUs

    1

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X411.6 Principles of Sustainability
    Units / CEUs

    1

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X485 Advanced Revit
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not Available

A Winding Path to Designing a Dream Job

Yvonne Yip, Graduate of the Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture

Understanding your passion and enveloping it into a career can take some time. 

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To contact the department office, email extension-interiordesign@berkeley.edu.

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree (in any field) is required to register for the Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture. 

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum comprises 21 required courses (57 semester units) and two to four electives (4 semester units) for a total of 61 semester units. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

All courses must be taken for a letter grade. To receive the certificate, you must maintain an overall minimum 2.5 grade point average, with a grade of C or better in each course. All coursework must be completed within five years.

How to Register

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum (domestic students only). To register online for the Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture, complete these two steps:

  1. Submit the online registration, and complete your student account profile if you are a new student.
  2. Pay the nonrefundable registration fee through your shopping cart. Please allow 3–5 business days for the registration to appear in your student account.

 

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The certificate has an estimated total cost of $25,400 (not including textbooks, course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Certificate and Award Request

Once you have completed the certificate coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your certificate. Send an email to extension-interiordesign@berkeley.edu. After your records have been reviewed, verified and approved (usually within two to three weeks), your certificate will be mailed to you.

Additional Information

Your Portfolio

Careers in interior design and interior architecture are premised on building a portfolio. Each course in the certificate facilitates producing work for your portfolio. Therefore, we highly recommend that you retain work from previous classes that can be used for your portfolio.

Professional Organizations

All students are eligible to join student chapters of the following professional organizations:

  • American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
  • International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.

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