Interior Design
Interior Design Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-304-1
For more information: wctc.edu/interior-design
Learn space planning, lighting, plumbing and material specifications. Gain hands-on experience developing detailed design documents and layouts. Collaborate with architects and builders to create functional, aesthetic and code-compliant interior environments that reflect client goals. Prepare for careers in residential, commercial or specialized interior design through real-world projects and industry connections.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
Program Outcomes
- Integrate codes that impact the built environment.
- Integrate industry guidelines that impact the interior environment.
- Apply interior design business practices.
- Apply design process to interior design projects.
- Design within the built environment.
- Apply fundamentals of design
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for this program. An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 304-100 | Principles of Interior Design | 3 |
| 614-107 | Intro to Drafting | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 304-102 | ||
| 304-121 | Space Planning | 2 |
| 304-132 | Manual Design Presentation | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 304-128 | ||
| 304-117 | Kitchen and Bath Planning | 3 |
| 304-133 | Digital Design Presentation | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 304-128 | ||
| 304-116 | AutoCAD for Interior Designers | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 614-110 | ||
| 304-103 | Appl Textiles Interior Design | 3 |
| 304-141 | Lighting and Electrical Design | 2 |
| 614-131 | Introductory Revit | 3 |
| 614-135 | Construction Technology | 3 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| 304-147 | Intro to Commercial Design | 3 |
| Approved Substitute: 304-112 | ||
| 304-142 | ID Sales & Prof Advancement | 1 |
| Approved Substitutes: 304-106 OR 304-129 | ||
| 304-125 | ID Materials & Finishes | 3 |
| Approved Substitutes: 614-139 AND 614-151, OR 614-149 | ||
| 614-152 | Sustainable Building Concepts | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 614-137 | ||
| 304-118 | Advanced Commercial Design | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 304-119 Residential Design | ||
| 304-134 | Internship - Interior Design | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 304-126 | ||
| 304-101 | History of Furniture | 3 |
| 304-111 | Applied Interior Design | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| 804-123 | Math with Business Apps | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition I | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 63 | |