Program Description
This program is for students pursuing an AAS Degree in Interior Architecture and Design in preparation for the workforce. Through project-based learning, students explore the phases of the design and construction process, theory, and spatial organization, while developing the core skills needed to create safe, functional, and beautiful interior environments. As they progress, students examine diverse and increasingly complex interior project scopes, including building codes, sustainability accessibility, product knowledge, cost estimating, and essential life‑safety considerations. Throughout the program, students build technical competencies to communicate design intent for interior projects using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. They produce detailed project documents and develop creative presentation skills, gaining the training needed for entry-level roles in the design industry. Career opportunities may include roles in architectural design offices, lighting design studios, architectural drafting, design‑build firms, showroom environments, and roles as manufacturer’s representatives. Successful completion of the Interior Architecture and Design AAS degree, along with the Kitchen and Bath Certificate (60 credit hours of IND/AEC/CAD between the AAS and Certificate), meets the minimum 60 credit hours of educational requirements to sit for the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) exam, an essential step toward becoming a professional interior designer. For more information about the NCIDQ pathways, please visit: www.cidq.org
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
1. Communicate historical and contemporary trends in the built environment and convey these concepts through the conceptual, schematic, and detailed development of interior spaces.
2. Interpret industry specific working drawings and construction documents.
3. Develop technical drawings and specifications for commercial and residential interiors, and for kitchen, and bath projects.
4. Create various reflected ceiling plans that clearly communicate lighting, switching, and interior architectural design intent.
5. Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to support sustainable project outcomes.
6. Apply design development processes to both small and large scale interior projects.
7. Develop, prepare, and present interior design projects using 3D modeling and visualization software.
8. Design and develop preliminary budgets for small residential projects.
9. Demonstrate professional business protocol in interactions with clients, peers, industry partners, and administrative teams.
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| IND 2204 | Estimating Interior Materials | 3 |
| IND 2400 | Interior Planning & Detailing | 4 |
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| IND 2501 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 4 |
| IND 2450 | Design Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth Semester
| IND 2704 | Interior Design IV | 3 |
| IND 2702 | Portfolio Presentations | 3 |
| CAD 2221 or IND 2502 | Advanced Revit Architecture (CAD 2221) or Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design (IND 2502) | 3 |
| IND 2089 | Capstone | 3 |
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 3-years. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing 12 or more credits in a semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| AEC 1250 | Architectural Design & Modeling | 4 |
| IND 1101 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| IND 2203 | Space Planning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Spring Semester 2
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
| IND 1102 | History of Interior Design | 3 |
| IND 2201 | Graphic Communication | 4 |
| IND 2501 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Spring Semester 5
| MAT 1140 or Higher | Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher | 3 |
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| CAD 2221 or IND 2502 | Advanced Revit Architecture (CAD 2221) or Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design (IND 2502) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 6
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| IND 2204 | Estimating Interior Materials | 3 |
| IND 2400 | Interior Planning & Detailing | 4 |
| IND 2450 | Design Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Spring Semester 8