General Catalog 2026-2027

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-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

RELG-1101World Religions

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-1120Print Reading for Architectural Drawing

4

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

LGST-1150Contracts, Commercial Law and Business Organizations

3

Total Credit Hours: 66