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.
| Transfer from Associate Degree |
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| General Education transferred from A.S. degree | 15 |
| Interior Design Major Courses transferred from A.S. degree | 45 |
| B.A.S. Major Courses Interior Design Core |
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| IND3643C | Advanced Building Barrier-Free Design | 3 |
| IND4227 | Commercial Interior Design III | 3 |
| IND4156 | Historics III - Historic Preservation Theory and Technology | 3 |
| IND4472 | Computer Aided Drafting III - Architectural Desktop for Interiors | 3 |
| IND4506 | Advanced Professional Principles and Practices of Interior Design | 3 |
| Interior Design Area of Concentration |
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| IND3323 | Advanced Color Theory | 3 |
| IND3413 | Advanced Space Planning Practicum | 3 |
| IND3469 | Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) II for Interiors | 3 |
| IND3470 | Survey of Materials II: Building Components | 3 |
| IND3495 | Lighting Design Applications | 2 |
| IND3510 | Project Management for the Interior Designer | 1 |
| IND4274 | Designing for an Aging Populaton | 3 |
| IND4520 | Digital Portfolio for the Interior Designer | 1 |
| IND4611 | Applied Sustainable Design Principles | 3 |
| IND4948 | Senior Interior Design Internship | 2 |
| B.A.S. General Education Liberal Arts Core |
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| ARH2051 | Art History II
This course is an integrated study of the main developments of the visual art forms (architecture, sculpture and painting) from the 16th century to the present. World art will be integrated into the content. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| BSC1050 | Biology and Environment
A study of plant and animal interactions in their natural environment and the influence of man on these natural systems. Designed for non-science majors. | 3 |
| HUM2234 | 18th and 19th Century Humanities
A course designed to promote the understanding and appreciation of the creative process and world culture. Representative works in art, literature, music and philosophy will be studied from the Enlightenment and Romantic periods. Global culturalism will be incorporated into the course content. The student will be introduced to Internet resources as they pertain to appropriate thematic materials. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| SPC1608 | Introduction to Oral Communication
The purpose of this course is to improve the basic skills of speaking and listening. Class exercises emphasize preparing and delivering public speeches, speaking with clarity and variety and listening with literal and critical comprehension. | 3 |
| SYG2230 | Cultural Pluralism
This course is designed to study the changing culture of our nation. Issues of race, ethnicity, gender, class, nationality and globalism will be explored. This course is also designed to provide information and strategies for living and working in a pluralistic, multi-cultural society. Values and ethics of diversity and commonality will be emphasized. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| Mathematics General Education course | 3 |
| History General Education course | 3 |
| Strongly recommended: |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 - Present
This course begins with the "Reconstruction" period and examines the problems of reunifying America. The nation's industrial period gets close attention, as does the rise of American cities and their accompanying social and political problems. U.S. Imperialism and the Spanish-American War are examined. The "Progressive" period, which includes emphasis on the American Labor Movement and, especially, a demand for women's rights, are included. World War I and its aftermath in the "Roaring Twenties" are analyzed. The Great Depression and World War II are detailed. The conflicts of the late twentieth century, including the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam and the American Civil Rights Movement are examined. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| or |
| AMH2090 | United States Women's History
This course will cover the role of women in American history from the colonial period to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon the contributions of women to the development of colonial America and their role in pre-Revolutionary times. A separate section will analyze women during the War of Independence and the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Women during the early Republic on the eve of the Civil War and their role in the Reconstruction America will likewise be discussed. Also addressed is the topic of women as leaders of the "Progressive" movement and during World War I and World War II. The "Women's Lib" movement of the 1960's and 1970's is examined and the role of women in America today concludes the course. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 120 |
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