Certificate in Interior Design - Foundation Level

The Interior Design: Foundation Level Certificate is an open enrollment program taught by instructors who are practicing professionals in the fields of interior design, architecture, or fine arts. Its flexible scheduling allows for balanced class loads and scheduling. Internship, mentorship, and job placement opportunities are available through our program advisor. Certificate graduates are eligible to sit for the NCIDQ Examination after meeting 90 quarter, units plus required work experience. Further, students who complete the certificate with a grade point average of 3.0 or better and have a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply to the Master of Interior Architecture degree.

This certificate is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements outlined below. Any international student interested in taking classes on UCLA's main campus must adhere to the English Requirements outlined for UCLA courses.

IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80 (IBT or Home Edition), Cambridge English Qualifications - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, score of 170 or above, Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115

International Baccalaureate (IB) students may also submit unofficial transcripts as proof of English proficiency.