Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design

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Field of Interest

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Interior Design program prepares students to work in an entry-level interior design position. The program provides both general education and interior design classes including basic design, color theory and application, architectural and furniture history, drafting and computer aided design (CAD) for interior design, space planning, interior materials, rendering, and codes and regulations. Studio projects allow students to identify, research, solve, and present residential design problems.

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Academic Career: Credit
Degree/Certificate Type: Career and Technical Associate Degree
Academic Plan: Interior Design (AAS)
Academic Plan Code: 3093
Total Credits Required: 64–67
Catalog Year: 2019-2020

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the Interior Design 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. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Interior Designers

$39,220 Show expanded career information for Interior Designers

Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Typical Education Level

a Bachelor's degree

Hourly Median Wage

$18.85

Annual Median Wage

$39,220

Annual Job Openings

155

Number of People Employed

1,438

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 5.5%

* Career and wage information provided by Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

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 placement tests and completion of 100-200 level course pre-/corequisites and program prerequisites.
Students may be required to successfully complete a College Success Course (CPD150 or CPD/AAA115) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD 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.

Full-time

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
INT100	Interior Design Drafting	Critical Course	RC	3
INT105	Introduction to Interior Design	Gateway Course, Critical Course	RC	3
INT115	Historical Architecture and Furniture		HU	3
COM110	Interpersonal Communication		COM	3
ENG101 or ENG107			FYC

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
INT120	Modern Architecture and Furniture		HU	3
INT140	Introduction to CAD for Interior Design		RC	3
INT145	Drawing and Rendering		RC	3
INT150	Color and Design		RC	3
INT200	Digital Rendering for Design		RC	3
Critical Reading	Any approved General Education course in the Critical Reading area	Or equivalent as indicated by assessment	CR	0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
INT160	Fabrics for Interiors			RC	3
INT190	Space Planning	Prerequisites: INT105. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ARC141 or INT140.		RC	3
INT215 or INT230	Professional Practices or Presentation Techniques	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in INT190. or Prerequisites: INT145 and (INT140 or ARC141). Prerequisites or Corequisites: INT200 or ARC142.	INT230 is required for students who intend to transfer to NAU.	RC	3
ENG102 or ENG108				FYC
Mathematics	Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area		MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 recommended for NAU transfer. MAT112 recommended for Associates degree only.	MAT	3
Restricted Elective			ARH101 or ARH102 are recommended courses for students who intend to transfer to NAU.	RE

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
INT170	Interior Materials	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in INT105 or permission of Instructor.	RC	3
INT175	Custom Design	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in INT105 and (ARC121 or INT100).	RC	3
INT240	Kitchen and Bath Design	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in INT190 and (ARC141 or INT140).	RC	3
Natural Sciences	Any approved General Education course in the Natural Sciences area		NS	4
PSY101 or SOC180	Introduction to Psychology or Social Implications of Technology		SB	3

Program Electives

Select 3 credits from the following list to satisfy the restricted electives area.

A list of program electives for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
ARC250	Basic Revit		RE	3
ARC265	Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup		RE	3
ARH101 or ARH102	Prehistoric through Gothic Art or Renaissance through Contemporary Art		RE	3
INT260	Interior Codes and Regulations	Prerequisites or Corequisites: INT140 or ARC141 or permission of Program Director.	RE	3

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Program Area Key

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
COM = Oral Communication
CR = Critical Reading
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FE = Free Elective
FYC = First Year Composition

G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
NS = Natural Science

PP = Program Prerequisite
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
RC = Required Courses
RE = Restricted Electives

Disclaimer

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

All information is administered by the Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation at Maricopa County Community College District and published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

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:

Catalog Year	Effective Dates
2019-2020	Current
2018-2019	5/29/2018 – 5/27/2019

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