Interiors Associate of Applied Science Degree

IN23

Campus Availability: Woodstock, Online
Occupational courses offered all terms

The Interiors program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s interior field. The Interiors program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include interior design fundamentals; selection and specification of interior finishes, furnishings, and equipment; creation and interpretation of interior floor plans and construction documents; software drafting and drawing applications; current industry technologies; building systems and codes for interiors; communication with architects, contractors, and clients; and client presentations and business principles.  Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of interiors.  Career Information:  The Interiors program of study provides opportunities for graduates as independent designers as well as employment within the vast interior design industry.  Opportunities range from specialized roles to general design project managers.  

Degree Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours

General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours

Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required

 

Other Area I courses include:

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3

SPAN 1102Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II

3

COMM 1100Human Communication

3

General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

HIST 1111World History I

3

HIST 1112World History II

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

POLS 2401Global Issues

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI 2600Introduction to Social Problems

3

General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

ENGL 2310English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

MUSC 2040History of Popular Music

3

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

General Education Core Additional Requirements - 3 Credit Hours

To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core courses an additional 3 semester credit hours must be selected from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Science courses in BIOL, CHEM, and PHYS may also satisfy this requirement.

Occupational Courses

INDS 1000Introduction to Interior Design

3

INDS 1120Codes and Building Systems for Interiors

3

INDS 1140Interior Design Drawing Concepts

3

INDS 1155History of Interiors and Architecture II

3

INDS 1180Materials and Textiles

3

INDS 2120Lighting for Interiors

3

INDS 2150Business Practices for Interior Design

3

INDS 2310Interior Design Technology I

3

INDS 2320Interior Design Technology II

3

INDS 2330Interior Design Technology III

3

INDS 2400Space Planning

3

INDS 2810Residential Design Studio

3

INDS 2820Kitchen and Bath Design Studio

3

INDS 2830Commercial Design Studio

3

INDS 2870Visual Presentation and Portfolio

3

INDS 2890Interior Design Internship

3

Guided Elective Program Options (3 Credit Hours)

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

COMP 1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 2120Blueprint Reading for Architecture

3

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

INDS 1150History of Interiors and Architecture I

3

MGMT 2150Small Business Management

3

MGMT 2210Project Management

3

MKTG 1100Principles of Marketing

3

PARA 1150Contracts, Commercial Law and Business Organizations

3

Total Credit Hours: 66