Interior Design Professional
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Interior Design Professional is designed for students who have an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Interior Design for more competitive jobs within the Interior Design industry where certification of the designer is required. The courses within the CCL help to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills and the total number of credit hours to be qualified to take the NCIDQ certification examination.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Interior Design Professional (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5068
Total credits required
21
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
To pursue the Certificate of Completion (CCL) Interior Design Professional, students must have completed an Associate's in Interior Design or equivalent or be currently progressing in the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Interior Design at a Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD). Students should consult with the program director for details.
What You'll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Synthesize global design perspectives with consideration of social, cultural, economic, and ecological contexts to solve complex interior design problems.
- Apply all aspects of the design process to creatively solve complex design problems.
- Design solutions that integrate furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and equipment.
- Integrate knowledge of history of interiors, architecture, decorative arts, art, and related theories when solving design problems.
- Evaluate principles and theories of light and color, acoustics, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, space planning, and human factors in relation to environmental impact and human well-being.
- Devise mathematical solutions to solve complex interior design problems.
- Synthesize information gathered from diverse sources to generate iterative evidence-based design solutions.
- Integrate knowledge of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices to solve complex design problems.
- Construct schematic designs for built environments utilizing laws, codes, standards, and guidelines of interior construction and systems.
- Illustrate complex ideas and their rationale according to architecture and interior design standards using the appropriate visual media including ideation, sketches, drawings, renderings, and plans.
- Collaborate with individuals and institutions across diverse disciplines to solve multifaceted design problems.
- Communicate with diverse audiences in varied settings and formats in a culturally responsive manner.
- Integrate criticism in an effective manner to refine design solutions.
- Comply with industry accepted professional ethics and conduct.
- Promote the impact of design on the human experience and the professional value interior designers provide in local, national, and global contexts.
Successful completion of this certificate 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 certificate. 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.
Facilities Managers
$92,848 Show expanded career information for Facilities Managers
Interior Designers
$56,012 Show expanded career information for Interior Designers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- 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 FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC/INT250 or ARC265/INT251 | Basic Revit or Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup | Course may be taken in either first or second semester. | 3 | |
| INT205 | Residential Design | 3 | ||
| INT255 | Advanced Custom Design | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | |
| INT265 | Building Systems | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC/INT250 or ARC265/INT251 | Basic Revit or Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup | Course may be taken in either first or second semester. | 0–3 | |
| INT260 | Interior Codes and Regulations | 3 | ||
| INT268 | Lighting Design | 3 | ||
| INT270 | Commercial Design | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC/INT250 or ARC265/INT251 | Basic Revit or Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup | Course may be taken in either first or second semester. | 3 | |
| INT255 | Advanced Custom Design | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT205 | Residential Design | 3 | ||
| INT265 | Building Systems | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC/INT250 or ARC265/INT251 | Basic Revit or Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup | Course may be taken in either first or second semester. | 0–3 | |
| INT260 | Interior Codes and Regulations | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT268 | Lighting Design | 3 | ||
| INT270 | Commercial Design | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
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.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=163359).
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.