B.A.S. Degree, Interior Design

Degree Type: B.A.S.
Major Code: INTD-BAS
CIP: 50.0408

As the demand for interior designers continues to grow, students with a baccalaureate degree are also increasingly in demand. SCC's Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design puts students on the path to licensure and a professional career in interior design.

Interior designers work closely with architects, engineers and general contractors in a wide array of settings. Employment opportunities span from the familiar private practice role to corporations across many industry sectors, ranging from retail and restaurant establishments to healthcare and government facilities to commercial and residential real estate development firms as well as the many furniture and decor supply chain companies. These firms hire interior designers to create environments that not only enhance sales and customer experience, but also create a more productive and pleasing work environment.

This program has an art-based curriculum that combines the concepts and philosophies of the social sciences with the technical skills required to communicate within this design profession. Students will learn design theory, architectural design, space planning, aesthetics, sustainable "green" design, materials and methods of construction, life safety and building codes, professional ethics and practices, interior finish products and materials, and both oral and visual communications. The comprehensive curriculum provides a complete educational foundation for this profession.

Upon completion of the B.A.S. Interior Design degree and two years of work experience, graduates are eligible to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) examination for state licensure. As the practice of interior design continues to expand, becoming ever more complex and technical, it is increasingly important for designers to have a solid educational base with a pathway to licensure. Having obtained skills critical to the industry, graduates of this program will be able to work in a wide variety of design occupations.

Admission Requirements:

• Be accepted to SCC;
• Submit a completed application to the Bachelor of Applied Science program;
• Have earned an A.S. degree in Interior Design from any Florida community or state college totaling 75 credit hours, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students who have completed an A.A. degree or another A.S., B.S., or B.A. degree in another major may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis;
• Be advised upon admission that prior to graduation, students must show a modern language proficiency equivalent to two years in high school or eight college credits in a single language. A standardized examination for modern language my be used to meet the requirement.
• Students will be admitted to the college without completing all the common prerequisites, if all other admissions requirements are met. These common prerequisites can be completed at the college. It is strongly recommended that you complete the prerequisites before applying.
• 2009-2010 application deadlines:
  • October 1, 2009 for Spring term admission.
  • June 1, 2010 for Fall term admission.

Did you know?

Starting in January 2010, Seminole State will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Interior Design.