Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science

The interior design technology program includes a combination of theory, laboratory and community experiences for the development of competencies in all phases of interior design technology. Concepts of the program include characteristics and performance of textiles; selection; arrangement of furniture and accessories; computer-aided drafting; art principles; decorating and design skills; space planning; materials and sources; graphic presentation and architectural design, history of interiors and business management techniques. The associate in science degree program will also include safety, consumer and economic education; communication, computation and human relations skills; and instruction related to rules, regulations and legislation.

Graduates may secure entry-level positions with architectural firms, interior design studios or with related businesses specializing in interior furnishings. Types of employment include interior designer, design assistant, sales representatives, CAD operator, interior decorator, salesperson and space planner. The State of Florida requires the minimum of an associate in science degree and an additional four years of work experience before one can apply for state licensing.

It is essential that students contact an academic adviser for course information. Not all design courses are offered every term, and there are many prerequisites. Design packets are available to aid in advising.

NOTE: Students have two degree alternatives in this program: The associate in science (A.S.) and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.). If you intend to pursue further education at the university level, you should enroll in the A.S. option. If you intend to go directly to work after completing your associate’s degree, consider the A.A.S. While the A.A.S. will not provide you with the articulation benefits of the A.S., the A.A.S. will provide you with the skills required to begin working in the field immediately upon graduation. If you are unsure of which option is best for you, please see an advisor for further counseling.

The majority of the classes are on Kent Campus.

Required Courses

The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course. Where a “professional elective” is indicated in the course sequence, students may choose any course from the group of professional electives that follows the full course sequence.

Professional Electives
(Select from the following.)

IND 2155 Fundamentals of Restoration and Preservation
IND 2150 Why Preservation?
IND 2160 Architectural Style
ORH 1808 Exterior and Interior Landscaping
IND 2433 Lighting Design
BCN 1001 Introduction to Building Construction
ETD 2538 CAD-Architectural
CTE 2862 Store Planning and Design
IND 2410 Specialized Design: Kitchen Planning
IND 2460 Computer-aided Drafting and Design for Interior Design
IND 2931 Inter-relationship of Design With Environments

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

NOTE: Students earning an A.S. degree must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics course. Students earning an A.A.S. degree must take MAT 1033 or a higher level mathematics course.