Environmental Design ,BS
Architecture, Collaboration, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Interdisciplinary, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Visual Communication Design, design
Are you passionate about creating sustainable spaces that enhance our environment and improve quality of life? This program offers you the opportunity to merge creativity with purpose. Dive into the world of sustainable design, where you'll learn to design innovative solutions for complex challenges.
The Bachelor of Science program in environmental design at The Design School has an integrated curriculum and program of study that emphasizes general knowledge and design research, and is built around the three pillars of sustainability, technology and the environment. The curriculum provides special understanding of design methods, theories, technologies, social issues and management related to the student's specific area of interest. Students hone a sustainability focus by developing skills in sustainable practices that address climate change, resource conservation and urban ecology.
Students gain practical experience through studio projects, internships and collaborations with industry professionals. The program provides an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability, as students work alongside experts in ecology, architecture and social sciences to create holistic design solutions.
This program provides students with a broad base of skills and knowledge drawn from natural science, social science, arts, technology and integrated environmental design that prepares students for a variety of careers in the design, planning and management of the built environment.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe, ASU at Los Angeles
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Examine design creative processes through theory and research articles as measured through the final assignment.
- Apply key skills in the field related to the analysis of existing landscape conditions and the design of new proposals
- Synthesize iterative ideas and design concepts into plans for built works that meet professional standards.
Students can complement their ASU coursework with study abroad programs. Programs that focus on topics such as sustainability, design and ecotourism increase a student's multicultural engagement and expose them to the design of built environments in other parts of the world. More information on available programs can be found on the Global Education Office website.
Graduates of this program find careers in design, urban planning and environmental consulting and take on roles in offices, businesses, public institutions and industries that require an awareness of issues that affect environmental design. Graduates may also go on to pursue professional or other graduate degree programs.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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4.8%
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$82,840
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5.4%
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$60,670
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0.6%
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$59,820
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4.1%
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$159,920
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4.2%
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$98,100
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3.3%
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$57,990
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2.0%
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$75,910
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3.9%
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$61,590
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0.7%
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$73,210
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The Design School
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CDS 101
herbergeradvising@asu.edu
480-965-4495
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
