Interior Design Preprofessional Degree, NKBA-Accredited Area of Concentration
Our NKBA-accredited degree program emphasizes kitchen and bath design and meets the requirements of the National Kitchen and Bath Association accreditation. You'll also learn about other aspects of interior design, including drawing, color, and space planning; fabrics; lighting; and window, wall, and floor treatments.
Our students also gain an understanding of the professional business practices needed to succeed in the industry, including preparation of estimates and advanced presentation techniques, as well as technical skills like architectural drafting, design analysis, and kitchen, bath, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Apply design principles and color theory in the execution of interior design projects.
- Identify the correct textiles, materials, finishes, and furniture for specifications.
- Collect and interpret the data necessary to solve interior design problems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historic styles of interior design.
- Execute presentation and construction drawings.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
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Transfer Opportunities
MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer. Interior design students interested in transferring should consider earning our associate of arts degree in interior design, which is articulated with the bachelor's degree program at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.
Careers
Careers possibilities include interior designer, kitchen designer, and bath designer.
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Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows.
All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor. Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.
First Semester
- ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
- Mathematics 3 semester hours (MATF)
- IDES 101 - Interior Design I 3 semester hours
- IDES 107 - Interiors: Design Principles 3 semester hours
- IDES 110 - Interiors: Technical Drawing and Drafting 3 semester hours
Second Semester
English foundation 3 semester hours(ENGF)
- IDES 111 - Interior Design II 3 semester hours
- IDES 116 - Interiors: Advanced Presentation Techniques 3 semester hours
- IDES 120 - Interiors: Computer Presentation Techniques 3 semester hours
- IDES 245 - Kitchen and Bath Appliances and Equipment 1 semester hour
- IDES 246 - Interior Systems 1 semester hour
- IDES 247 - Codes for Interiors 1 semester hour
Third Semester
- IDES 221 - Interior Design: Residential 3 semester hours
- IDES 234 - Textiles 3 semester hours
- IDES 243 - Kitchen Design 1 semester hour
- IDES 244 - Bath Design 1 semester hour
- Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
- Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Fourth Semester
- ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours (ARTD)
- IDES 222 - Interior Design: Commercial/Contract 3 semester hours
- IDES 272 - Business Practices and Procedures for Interior Design 3 semester hours
- IDES 248 - Interior Materials and Finishes 1 semester hour
- IDES 275 - Interiors: Professional Practicum/Internship 1-3 semester hours (1 semester hour this semester)
- Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (GEEL)
- Elective 1 semester hour
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or elective.
‡ This IDES course may not be offered every semester; advising by interior design coordinator is required.
‡‡ Internship must be approved by interior design advisor.
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