Interior Design, Associate of Applied Science

Program Code: 520

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Interior Design provides a foundation in both commercial and residential spaces, allowing students to develop skills in visual presentation, spatial and lighting design, color coordination, material selection, estimating, and contract planning. Students work with state-of-the-art technology that incorporates interior design with the latest versions of computer-aided design (CAD) software. Graduates may seek positions in visual merchandising, floor coverings, decorative accessories, and home furnishings. They work for architectural firms, commercial designers, retailers, or open their own design firms.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 16

Semester 2

Semester Total: 15

Semester 3

Semester Total: 9

Semester 4

IDS 116 - Period Residential Design
IDS 215 - Theory and Research in Commercial Design ³
___ ___ - Computer-Aided Drafting Software Requirement (IDS 245 , IDS 246 or IDS 247 ) ²
IDS 220 - Universal Design for Interior Designers

Semester Total: 13

Semester 5

IDS 222 - Designing Commercial Interiors II ⁴
IDS 225 - Business Procedures
IDS 285 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation for Interior Designers
___ ___ - IDS Approved Elective⁵

Semester Total: 13

Program Total Minimum Credits: 66

Program Footnotes

¹ Students may substitute any SDV 101 or SDV 108 to meet this requirement.

²IDS 246 (Revit) is recommended for students planning to transfer to Ohio University or Marymount University.

³Sequential course - fall semester offering only.

⁴Sequential course - spring semester offering only.

⁵Students may select any IDS course not required as part of this program to satisfy this requirement. The following courses are recommended for students planning to transfer to Ohio University or Marymount University: ART 100 , ART 131 , ART 180 , or ART 283 .