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What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

1. Read, design, and draft construction documents for remodeling all or parts of residential structures.
2. Develop professional graphic presentations skills.
3. Select color schemes and materials applicable to any situation presented by a client.
4. Analyze and design interior spaces using the elements and principles of design.
5. Select and recommend accessory items needed to complete an interior.
6. Plan room spaces and furniture placements to satisfy the needs of the client.
7. Identify period styles of interior architecture and historic furniture.
8. Identify modern architectural and furniture designs.
9. Use computer-aided drafting techniques for construction drawings.
10. Estimate and specify finish materials such as floor coverings, wall coverings, window treatments, upholstery, etc.
11. Select appropriate materials and provide documentation for custom design solutions using appropriate materials.
12. Develop skills in interviewing clients, analyzing and designing for specific needs, and making presentations of design solutions.
13. Apply marketing and business processes to develop a business and marketing plan.
14. Incorporate ethical issues faced in the interior design industry into a business and marketing plan.
15. Create and present working drawings and presentation boards that interpret a variety of kitchen and bath designs.
16. Produce presentation type drawings and portfolio development techniques used by design professionals.
17. Apply appropriate interior codes and regulations.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Admission Criteria

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

• The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
• Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
• Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include CPD150, CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
• Students should meet with an academic advisor about any concerns that may affect course enrollment.
• Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s program website for the Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=125829).

Other Versions

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below: