Interior Design Certificate

Degree

Certificate (Eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate or if combined with AS degree)

Overview

This Interior Design Certificate is designed to give students the basic knowledge and information needed for a base foundation of the interior design profession. Students will learn rudimentary drafting, drawing, and color principles. This certificate can be paired with the AS degree for students who desire to transfer to other schools to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this certificate, students are prepared to work at entry-level positions in furniture stores as staff designers or as sales representatives in floor covering, wall covering, or textile firms. Many design-related firms require their sales personnel to have a design background.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:

  1. Use knowledge of design principles, theory and history to address client needs
  2. Apply design process skills using hand and computer-generated solutions
  3. Select and specify appropriate finishes, furniture, and construction components for end users
  4. Apply understanding of sustainable and environmental principles in design
  5. Articulate career preparation confidently using resumes, portfolios (if applicable) and interviews

Note: To give the program necessary depth and breadth, professionals employed full time in the interior design field teach many courses. Since these professionals have other work commitments, some classes will be scheduled only at night while others will be scheduled early in the morning.

Professional Licensure

In general, most states, including Utah, do not require a license to work in this field. However, individuals who are licensed often have additional benefits, such as being able to stamp and permit their own drawings. Some states may have additional licensure requirements. It is recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state in which you plan to practice in order to seek information and guidance regarding licensure requirements.

Course Requirements

Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.

Religion Courses

Choose one course (2 credits)
Course NumberTitleCredits
REL 200The Eternal Family (Cornerstone)

2 credits

REL 225Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone)

2 credits

REL 250Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone)

2 credits

REL 275Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone)

2 credits

Total Credit Hours:2
*Note: The required (2) credit religion course will count towards the (8) credits of required religion courses for students who are completing the AS degree + certificate 

Interior Design Certificate Core Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
ID 104Principles of Design

2 credits

ID 110Color Theory

2 credits

ID 120Digital Presentation Technique

3 credits

ID 125Drafting

3 credits

ID 199Interior Design Internship for Certificate only

1 credit

ID 200Drawing and Visualization

4 credits

ID 215Textiles

2 credits

ID 225Introduction to CAD

3 credits

ID 260Historical Furnishings & Architecture

3 credits

ID 360Modern Furnishings & Architecture

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:26

**Note: ID 199 will substitute for CAR 399R for students who are completing the AS degree + certificate, however, CAR 399R may not be a substitute for ID 199

Total Credit Hours: 28

Graduation Requirements

1. Minimum of 28 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. A 2.0 GPA or higher in all Interior Design courses
3. Certificate grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
4. 1 cornerstone religion course*

*Note: The required (2) credit religion course will count towards the (8) credits of required religion courses for students who are completing the AS degree + certificate

**Note: ID 199 will substitute for CAR 399R for students who are completing the AS degree + certificate, however, CAR 399R may not be a substitute for ID 199

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your Student Success Advisor for assistance. 

There are two scheduling options for completing the Interior Design Certificate:

  • Starting in Fall, going Fall and Winter
  • Starting in Winter, going Winter and Spring

Note: There are no Spring starts for the Interior Design Certificate Program

2 Semesters - F/W or W/S

Semester 1 - Fall or Winter

ID 104, Principles of Design, 2 credits
ID 110, Color Theory, 2 credits
ID 120, Digital Presentation Techniques, 3 credits
ID 125, Drafting, 3 credits
ID 260, Historical Furnishings & Architecture, 3 credits
REL*, Cornerstone Religion course, 2 credits

Total Semester Minimum Hours 15

Semester 2 - Winter or Spring

 

ID 199**, Interior Design Internship for Certificate only, 1 credit

ID 200, Drawing and Visualization, 4 credits
ID 215, Textiles, 2 credits

ID 225, Intro to CAD, 3 credits

ID 360, Modern Furnishings & Architecture, 3 credits

Total Semester Minimum Hours 13

Total Interior Design Certificate Minimum Credit Hours: 28