Cal State Long Beach Interior Design
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Interior Design transfers starts with DESN 120A, DESN 120B and DESN 130; the full list is below.

38 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Interior Design

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Interior Design Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Interior Design major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

DESN 120A Fundamentals of Design
DESN 120B Fundamentals of Design
DESN 130 Perspective and Rendering for Interiors
DESN 141 Interior Architectural Drafting
DESN 142 Beginning Space Planning
DESN 143 Materials of Interiors
DESN 151 Design Materials and Tools
DESN 230 Visualization for Interior Architecture
DESN 244 Lighting Design for Interior Architecture
DESN 245 Building Systems for Interior Architecture
DESN 246 Computer-Aided Drafting

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have an Interior Design major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Interior Design and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Interior Design?

Cal State Long Beach's Interior Design major preparation includes DESN 120A, DESN 120B, DESN 130, DESN 141, DESN 142 and DESN 143, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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