2025-2026 Catalog

Interior Architecture and Design Associate of Applied Science

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete an AAS Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and enter the workforce. Students explore the design processes, theories, spatial organization, creative elements and skills necessary for successful interior environments. This degree provides students an in-depth study of architecture, CAD software, and interior design skills necessary for a career as an interior designer and/or kitchen and bath designer. Students learn to develop creative abilities through the study of visual elements and principles of design. They learn to prepare design graphics through sketching, manual drafting, and computer-generated presentation drawings. For more information regarding the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination please visit: https://www.cidq.org/paths

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
 1.  Communicate historical and current trends in the built environment and convey that through conceptual, schematic, and actual development of interior spaces
 2.  Interpret industry-specific working/construction drawings and documents
 3.  Develop construction documents for commercial, residential, kitchen, and bath spaces
 4.  Create reflected ceiling plans
 5.  Collaborate with a team to facilitate multidisciplinary, sustainable projects
 6.  Use design development processes for small and large interior projects
 7.  Develop, prepare, and present interior design projects using 3D software
 8.  Design and create budgets for residential and commercial spaces
 9.  Demonstrate proper business protocol within a professional design position with clients, peers, professional trades, 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

AEC 1200Print Reading Residential/Commercial

3

IND 1101Introduction to Interior Design

3

IND 1102History of Interior Design

3

IND 1103Communication in Design

1

ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022)

3

IND 2203Space Planning

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 1200, IND 1101, IND 1102, and IND 1103, and IND 2201 you should apply for the Interior Design Fundamentals Certificate.

Second Semester

IND 2207Interior Design II

3

IND 2201Graphic Communication

4

MAT 1140 or Higher Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher

3

CAD 2220Revit Architecture

3

ART 1801Fiber Design I

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

IND 2204Estimating Interior Materials

3

IND 2400Interior Planning & Detailing

4

General EducationPersonal 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 2501Kitchen and Bath Design

4

IND 2088Practicum

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Fourth Semester

IND 2704Interior Design IV

3

IND 2702IND Portfolio Presentations

3

CAD 2221 or IND 2502 Advanced Revit Architecture (CAD 2221) or Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design (IND 2502)

3

IND 2089Capstone

4

General EducationPersonal 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

Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 1200, IND 1101, IND 1103, IND 2201, IND 2203, IND 1088, IND 1078, IND 2501, IND 2502, IND 2701, IND 2204, and IND 2080 you should apply for the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate.

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 1200Print Reading Residential/Commercial

3

IND 1101Introduction to Interior Design

3

IND 1103Communication in Design

1

IND 2203Space Planning

3

Total Credit Hours:10

Spring Semester 2

CAD 2220Revit Architecture

3

ART 1801Fiber Design I

3

IND 2207Interior Design II

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 1200, IND 1101, IND 1102, IND 1103, and IND 2201 you should complete a graduation application for the Interior Design Fundamentals Certificate.

Summer Semester 3

ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022)

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fall Semester 4

IND 1102History of Interior Design

3

IND 2201Graphic Communication

4

IND 2501Kitchen and Bath Design

4

Total Credit Hours:11

Semester Note:  Upon completion of AEC 1200, IND 1101, IND 1103, IND 2201, IND 2203, IND 1088, IND 1078, IND 2501, IND 2502, IND 2701, IND 2204, and IND 2080 you should apply for the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate.

Spring Semester 5

MAT 1140 or Higher Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher

3

General EducationPersonal 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

Semester Note:  Upon completion of AEC 1200, IND 1101, IND 1103, IND 2201, IND 2203, IND 1088, IND 1078, IND 2501, IND 2502, IND 2701, IND 2204, and IND 2080 you should apply for the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate.

Summer Semester 6

General EducationPersonal 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 2204Estimating Interior Materials

3

IND 2400Interior Planning & Detailing

4

IND 2088Practicum

3

Total Credit Hours:10

Spring Semester 8

IND 2704Interior Design IV

3

IND 2089Capstone

4

IND 2702IND Portfolio Presentations

3

Total Credit Hours:10

Total Credit Hours: 65

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

You must complete a minimum of 65 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.