Program Overview

Interior Design Associate in Science Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Home Staging | 24 units
  • Interior Design | 41 units
  • Kitchen and Bath Design (Affiliated with NKBA, National Kitchen & Bath Association) | 42 units

Career Opportunities

Options for career paths include residential design, space planning and home staging, kitchen and bath design, commercial design, retail sales, sustainable design, historic preservation and renovation, lighting design, or showroom or product manufacturer's representative.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely (i.e. visual, oral, and written).
• Develop competitive industry standard skills in the respective fields.
• Understand the elements and principles of design through discipline-specific implementation.

Program Overview

The Interior Design Department offers courses for individuals interested in preparing for careers in interior design. Included in the program are a transfer program, an AS degree, and three Certificates of Achievement: the Interior Design Certificate, the Kitchen and Bath Certificate, and the Home Staging Certificate. Students can apply for the AS degree in Interior Design after completion of the required units from the certificate and from the general education plan. If a student has earned a bachelor's degree, they need to see a counselor regarding courses completed during the first two years of college that may be substituted for core requirement courses. Also, they can have their general education unit requirement waived to earn the AS degree in Interior Design.

Requirements

AS Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 35 units

• ARCH 110 | Interior Architectural Drafting | 3 units
• INTD 115 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 units
• INTD 128 | Presentation Techniques | 3 units
• INTD 148 | Color and Design | 3 units
• INTD 150 | History of Interiors I | 3 units
• INTD 151 | History of Interiors II | 3 units
• INTD 175 | Space Planning and Design | 3 units
• INTD 250 | Professional Practices for Interior Designers | 3 units
• INTD 260 | Overview of Lighting Design | 3 units
• INTD 301 | Portfolio Development | 1 unit
• INTD 400 | Principles of Sustainable Design | 3 units
• INTD 450 | Materials and Finishes | 3 units
• INTD 672 | Work Experience Education: Internship | 1 unit

Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 6 units from the following:

List A, complete 3 units from the following:

• INTD 360 | CAD Applications for Interior Designers | 3 units
• INTD 361 | Chief Architect for Interior Designers | 3 units

List B, complete 3 units from the following:

• INTD 126 | Critical Thinking for Interior Designers | 3 units
• INTD 367 | 3D Modeling SketchUp for Interior Designers | 3 units
• INTD 272 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 units

Total Required Major Units: 41

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.

Cañada College offers lower division coursework required for transfer in Interior Design. Students should use PROJECT ASSIST to research lower division major requirements at the transfer destination(s) of their choice. Also, work with a Counselor/Advisor to determine appropriate transfer coursework.