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Interior Design–Preprofessional Area of Concentration, Arts and Sciences AA: 102

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(R): 102

THIS PROGRAM IS SUSPENDED EFFECTIVE SPRING 2024 AND NEW STUDENTS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED TO SUSPENDED PROGRAMS. STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THIS PROGRAM PRIOR TO SPRING 2024 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH THIS DEGREE AFTER FALL 2026. PLEASE REFER TO PREPROFESSIONAL GENERAL AREA OF CONCENTRATION, INTERIOR DESIGN-PREPROFESSIONAL AAS: 306A AND CONTACT A PROGRAM ADVISOR. 

Students interested in interior design can earn an AA, an AAS, or a certificate (three certificates are available).

This transfer program offers beginning college-level courses for students who desire to continue study toward an advanced interior design degree. Content offerings will include concentration on general studies and interior design foundations, fundamental design, drawing, color, space planning, finish treatments, and professional business practices for interior designers. Technical development will include basic knowledge of drafting, historical topics, and presentation techniques for interior designers.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. A suggested course sequence for students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ Choose a 200-level IDES course.  Students should consult with interior design advisor before selecting the program elective.

AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course.

Program Outline/ Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

Distribution Courses

General Education Institutional Requirements

Program Requirements

Area of Concentration Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ Choose a 200-level IDES course.  Students should consult with interior design advisor before selecting the program elective.

AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Apply design principles and color theory in the execution of interior design projects.
  • Identify the correct textiles, materials, finishes, and furniture for specifications.
  • Collect and interpret the data necessary to solve interior design problems.
  • Demonstrate their understanding of one of the following: historic interiors, art history, or architectural history.
  • Apply interior design principles and ethics.
  • Execute presentation and construction drawings.
  • Demonstrate basic fine art drawing skills.

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