Interior Design AAS: Full-time

Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (17 credits)			Spring Semester (18 credits)
☐ INTD 1010 Intro to Interior Design (FA) - 3 credits *			☐ INTD 1250 Digital Graphics for Interior Design - 3 credits
☐ INTD 1050 Professional Seminar - 2 credits			☐ INTD 1270 Survey of Furniture & Architectural Design - 3 credits
☐ INTD 1100 Drafting and Space Utilization - 3 credits			☐ INTD 1300 Drawing for Interior Design - 3 credits
☐ INTD 1200 Color for Interiors - 3 credits			☐ INTD 1450 Basic CAD for Interior Design - 3 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits			☐ Communication (CM) - 3 credits
☐ Quantitative Studies (QS) or Quantitative Literacy (QL) - 3 credits			☐ INTD Elective - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (17 credits)			Spring Semester (17 credits)
☐ INTD 1950 Materials and Resources for Interior Design - 3 credits			☐ INTD 2350 Space Planning & Commercial Codes for Interior Design - 3 credits
☐ INTD 2200 Construction Techniques and Residential Codes - 3 credits			☐ INTD 2400 Kitchen and Bath Design - 3 credits
☐ INTD 2300 Lighting Design & Application - 3 credits			☐ INTD 2600 Business Practices of Interior Design - 3 credits
☐ INTD 2370 Fundamentals of Revit - 3 credits			☐ INTD 2700 Interior Design Portfolio - 3 credits
☐ Human Relations (HR) - 2 credits			☐ INTD Elective - 3 credits
☐ Distribution Areas - 3 credits			☐ INTD Elective - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

The graduation map reflect the recommended order courses should be taken. However, each student’s circumstances are different, so it is highly recommended talking to the Interior Design Academic Advisor or the Interior Design Department before registration each semester.

It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied before courses may be taken.

Recommended Electives
The Interior Design AAS degree offers a variety of electives. The elective offerings are designed for students to select additional information on areas of interest and specific career goals. Students are required to take a minimum of 69 credits comprised of: 47 required program credits, 14 General Education credits, and 8 elective credits.

The following are suggested electives that students may want to consider to meet their specific goals. Students are encouraged to consult with the program manager, faculty, or program advisor with questions.

Residential Interior Design Elective Recommendations

INTD 1020 Feng Shui or INTD 1750 Design Psychology
INTD 2800 Historic Preservation
INTD 2000 Internship

Commercial Interior Design Elective Recommendations

INTD 2000 Internship
NTD 2150 Green/Sustainable Design
INTD 2380 Advanced Digital Rendering

Kitchen and Bath Design

INTD 2000 Internship
INTD 2380 Advanced Digital Rendering
MKTG 1480 Sales

National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Exam
The NCIDQ Exam is the professional exam for Interior Designers. Passing it is required to be a professional member of Interior Design organizations like, ASID and IIDA, and for licensing in most states. In Utah, we have the Commercial Interior Design License. To qualify to sit for the exam, students in 2-year degrees need to have a minimum of 60 Interior Design specific credits. To meet this goal, students would need to take an additional 5 credits in the elective offerings for a total of 13 elective credits (5 courses). The following would be most beneficial:

INTD 1750 Design Psychology
INTD 2150 Green/Sustainable Design
INTD 2000 Internship
INTD 2800 Historic Preservation
INTD 2900 Independent Study