Interior Design Certificate
This curriculum provides new skills for interior-design related careers or for a change in job specialization. It includes general foundation core education in interior design, combined with technical and specialized education in advanced design topics, such as lighting, kitchen, bath, office, FF&E (movable and fixed furniture, fixtures, and equipment), and other specialty career options within the interior design profession.
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 simple specifications.
- Collect and interpret the data necessary to solve simple interior design problems.
- Execute basic presentation and construction drawings.
- Articulate basic ethical considerations related to the interior design profession.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track. The program advising guide outlines the certificate requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Career possibilities include interior designer, space planner
- MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a College Central Network (CCN)new window account and other job search topics.
- Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.
Curriculum
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