Interiors Degree Program
IN13 - 201712
Program Description
The Interiors Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in the interiors field. The Interiors Program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include non-textile and textile use; materials usage; basic blueprint reading; codes & building systems; use of computers in drafting; communication with architects, contractors and clients; historical perspective of architecture; interior design fundamentals; selection and use of furniture and interior finishes; 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. Required core classes give students a well-balanced foundation of English and math and allows students to expand their knowledge of humanities, literature, and art. Electives allow the student to specialize according to career goals. Graduates of the program receive an Interiors degree.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length and Availability
5 Semesters
Campus Availability: Forsyth
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 15 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Choose 3 Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
General Education Core Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 51 Hours
Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 66
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 66 hours in the above areas
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| INDS 1100 | Interior Design Fundamentals | 4 |
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| INDS 1115 | Tech Drawing/Interior Design | 4 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
ENGL 1101:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Two
| Area III General Education Core | 3 |
| INDS 1120 | Codes/Build Sys/Interiors | 3 |
| INDS 1145 | CAD Fundamentals/Interiors | 3 |
| INDS 1150 | Hist/Interiors/Architechture I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Three
Semester Four
Semester Five
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| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| General Education Core Electives | 3 |
| INDS 2230 | Design Studio III | 3 |
| INDS 2240 | BUSN Practices/Design Prof | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 66
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.