Can you name the five undergraduate and post-secondary interior design programs in Alberta? Do you know which ones are CIDA accredited? Be informed when one of these programs is mentioned in conversation or listed on a resume.
CIDA Accredited Bachelor Degree Program in Alberta:
The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) is an independent, non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs at colleges and universities in the United States and internationally. https://www.accredit-id.org/
Mount Royal University
Calgary
Bachelor of Interior Design, 4 year Degree
The only CIDA accredited program in Alberta
Transfer credit - Students graduating from an approved two year program may be able to enter year two of the program with conditions. Contact the Interior Design program advisor for more information
Bachelor of Interior Design, 4 year Degree
The only CIDA accredited program in Alberta
Transfer credit - Students graduating from an approved two year program may be able to enter year two of the program with conditions. Contact the Interior Design program advisor for more information
Non CIDA Accredited Diploma Programs in Alberta:
NAIT - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton
Interior Design Technology - 2 year Diploma
Transfer credit options for graduates - Yorkville University, Mount Royal University, BCIT, Kwantlen College, and the University of Limerick (Ireland)
Lakeland College
Vermillion
Interior Design Technology - 2 year Diploma
Recognized by the Decorators and Designers Association of Canada
VCAD - Visual College of Art and Design (a for-profit career college)
Calgary & Vancouver
Diploma - 18 months (continuous study)
Online or on-campus
Transfer Credit Options for Graduates - Yorkville University Bachelor of Interior Design
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge
Interior Design Technology - 2 year Diploma
Online or on-campus
Transfer Credit Options for Graduates - Yorkville University Bachelor of Interior Design