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Interior Design

The Interior Design program prepares students for careers in interior design and space planning with state-of-the-art facilities and the latest industry software. The coursework for the interior design program includes solving interior design-related problems by developing free-hand and drafting skills, computers skills and oral presentation skills. Graduates will be familiar with local and national trade, professional and industry resources. Students also have the option of earning a Certificate of Proficiency in Kitchen and Bath Design.

Interior designers are involved in planning the interior spaces of almost all buildings, including offices, airport terminals, theaters, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and private residences. Designers’ jobs are important and essential to construction because they help increase productivity, attract clientele and increase the building’s market value. Graduates of the Interior Design program are qualified for entry-level positions in residential and/or commercial interior design and related fields. Some of the careers in interior design include: residential design, commercial design, health care, hospitality, kitchen and bath, office design, architectural firms, retail stores, wholesale showrooms and lighting design. Graduates also may be employed as manufacturers’ product representatives, freelance designers or facilities planning assistants.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, interior design jobs are expected to grow at an average rate for all occupations through 2014 due to economic expansion, growing homeowner wealth and an increased interest in interior design. Ardent competition is expected for jobs because of the growing popularity of persons interested in the interior design field.

Persons interested in interior design should:
• Possess a strong desire to work with people
• Enjoy functional problem solving
• Appreciate the impact of design in our environment
• Possess strong visual and oral communication skills
• Have previous drawing, design or drafting courses