BA in Design in Long Beach United States | California State University, Long Beach

This liberal arts program offers students comprehensive exposure to the field. Alongside foundational core courses, the flexible curriculum allows for personalized study paths with electives from various disciplines.

Prospective BA Design students should submit applications early in their academic journey, preferably before completing 60 units.
The Design Department equips learners for professional careers and advanced design work, focusing on innovative, collaborative, and user-focused approaches to spaces, experiences, and products. Design education fosters creative solutions and develops skills for effectively communicating ideas. An annual competitive portfolio review assesses student readiness for upper-level Interior and Industrial Design courses. Successful candidates gain admission to B.F.A. and B.S. programs, while the B.A. offers an accessible, customizable path without portfolio requirements. The graduate Human Experience Design Interactions program features interdisciplinary study with selective admission standards. This liberal arts curriculum provides wide-ranging disciplinary exposure, combining core fundamentals with customizable elective options across academic departments.