View Interior Design––Preprofessional A.A. (R): 102
View Interior Design––Preprofessional A.A.S. (R): 306
View Introductory Interior Design Certificate (R): 226
View Advanced Interior Design Certificate (R): 224
View Design Industry Partnership Certificate (R): 225
View Kitchen and Bath Design Letter of Recognition (R): 812 (Deleted: Effective Fall 2006)

Students interested in interior design can earn an A.A., an A.A.S., a certificate (three certificates are available), or a letter of recognition. These programs are described in the following sections.

Interior Design––Preprofessional (R): 102
Arts and Sciences A.A.
Revised: Effective Semester - Spring 2007

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. Completion of all requirements for this program will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences.

A suggested course sequence for students follows; all students should consult an interior design adviser before entering the program.

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in interior design and related professions or for portfolio preparation for transfer to out-of-state instructions. Content offerings will include fundamental design, drawing, color, space planning, historical topics; fabrics, lighting, window, wall, and floor treatments; and professional business practices for interior designers. Technical development will include architectural drafting; preparation of estimates; dressing analysis; kitchen, bath, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems; and advanced presentation techniques for interior designers. Completion of requirements for this program will lead to the award of the A.A.S. Students may select one of two tracks: the General track allows students to select nine (9) ID professional electives; the NKBA track meets the requirements of the National Kitchen and Bath Association endorsement and requires specific courses instead. A grade of B or better is required in all interior design classes for the NKBA track degree. If these conditions are not met, a General track degree will be awarded. Students with the NKBA track degree will be able to sit for the NKBA AKBD examination upon graduation.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should consult an interior design adviser before entering the program.

General Education and Other Requirements: (53 Credit Hours) General Track and NKBA Endorsed Track
	English foundation	3
	Mathematics foundation	3
	Health foundation	1
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution	3
	Speech foundation	3
	Natural sciences lab distribution†	4
ID 101	Interior Design I	3
ID 103	Interiors: Design Principles	3
ID 104	Interior Design II*	3
ID 105	Interiors: Technical Drawing and Drafting	3
ID 106	Interiors: Advanced Presentation Techniques*	3
ID 180	Interiors: Computer Presentation Techniques*	3
ID 211	Historic Interiors I*	3
ID 212	Historic Interiors II*
ID 221	Interior Design: Residential*	3
ID 222	Interior Design: Commercial/Contract*	3
ID 234	Textiles	3
ID 260	Business Practices and Procedures for Interior Design*	3
* This ID course is not offered every semester; advising by interior design coordinator is required. † CH 109A and B or PH 110 is recommended.
General Track (R) 306 (Professional Electives - Select 9 credit hours)
ID 243	Kitchen Design *ˆ	1
ID 244	Bath Design *ˆ	1
ID 245	Kitchen & Bath Appliances & Equipment *ˆ	1
ID 246	Interiors Systems*ˆ	1
ID 247	Codes for Interiors *ˆ	1
ID 248	Materials & Finishes*ˆ	1
ID 254	Furniture Production*ˆ	1
ID 255	Accessible Design*ˆ	1
ID 256	Government Contracts*ˆ	1
ID 261	Interiors: Prof. Practicum/Internship	1-3
ID 262	Interiors: Professional Experience	1-3
ID 263	Projects in Interior Design*ˆ	1
ID 264	Portfolio Review & Preparation*ˆ	1
ID 281	Interiors: Independent Study / Research	1-3
ID 282	Interiors: Advanced Independent Study / Research	1-3
Total credit hours for General Track 62
* This ID course may not be offered every semester; advising by interior design adviser is required. ˆ Students should consult with interior design adviser before selecting professional electives. Maximum of 4 credits from ID 261, ID 262, ID 281, ID 282. Minimum of 5 credits from ID 1-credit courses.
NKBA Endorsed Track (R) (9 Credit Hours)
ID 243	Kitchen Design*	1
ID 244	Bath Design*	1
ID 245	Kitchen & Bath Appliances & Equipment *	1
ID 246	Interior Systems*	1
ID 247	Codes for Interiors*	1
ID 248	Materials & Finishes*	1
ID 261	Interiors Professional Prac/Internship†	3
Total credit hours for NKBA Track 62
* This ID course may not be offered every semester; advising by interior design adviser is required. † Internship must be approved by interior design adviser.

Introductory Interior Design Certificate (R): 226
Revised: Effective Semester - Spring 2007

This curriculum is intended to provide new skills for individuals with no previous related education or experience; for students currently employed in unrelated careers, intending to make a significant career change; and for individuals intending to enter a first career in an entry-level assistantship position. Focus includes general foundation core education in interior design, combined with advanced and more technical courses, geared specifically to meet the career goals of the student. Course selection requires close supervision by the interior design adviser.

Advanced Interior Design Certificate (R): 224
Revised: Effective Semester - Spring 2007

This curriculum is intended to upgrade skills for currently employed individuals in interiors-related careers, to provide new skills, or to provide skills for a change in job specialization. The concentration is on technical and specialized education in advanced design topics, such as lighting, kitchen, bath, office, ADA, specifications, and other specialty career options within the interior design profession. Portfolio and/or resume review approval by the program adviser is required prior to enrollment in the advanced courses.

Design Industry Partnership Certificate (R): 225
Revised: Effective Semester - Spring 2007

This curriculum is intended to provide basic skills and foundation education in interior design and in a specialized career topic, indirectly related to interior design, in disciplines that partner with the interior design community. Typical interior design industry partners include advertising designers, architects, business owners (merchandising/retailing), contractors and builders, craftspeople, custom fabricators (drapery, etc.), fine artists (including sculptors), furniture designers and manufacturers, health care providers, insurance brokers, interior landscape designers, interior photographers, lawyers, mural artists and faux finishers, product representatives, specifiers and drafts people, theater and set designers, weavers and textile manufacturers, and Web designers.

The curriculum will provide the necessary knowledge of interior design as it relates to the student’s success in a career that requires a professional partnership with interior designers. The selected interior design courses will be taken in combination with the courses selected from the other discipline, or the student will demonstrate experience and accomplishment or completion of the other discipline. College sources, such as program coordinators from the “partner” disciplines, will be consulted for advising in the course selection. Close advising by the interior design coordinator is required.

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Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.