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:
- Use knowledge of design principles, theory and history to address client needs
- Apply design process skills using hand and computer-generated solutions
- Select and specify appropriate finishes, furniture, and construction components for end users
- Apply understanding of sustainable and environmental principles in design
- 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.
Important Note: The Interior Design program transitions to a 7-week block schedule in Fall 2025. For Spring 2025 program core courses see 24-25 Catalog.
Religion Courses
Students must complete two Religion Cornerstone courses. Cornerstone courses are delivered in two parts, blocks A and B. The two A and B parts are co-requisites and are taught consecutively in the same semester. The required 2 credit religion course will count towards the 8 credits of required religion courses for students in the AS degree + certificate.
| REL 200A | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone), Part 1 | 1 credit |
| REL 200B | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone), Part 2 | 1 credit |
| REL 225A | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone), Part 1 | 1 credit |
| REL 225B | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone), Part 2 | 1 credit |
| REL 250A | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone), Part 1 | 1 credit |
| REL 250B | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone), Part 2 | 1 credit |
| REL 275A | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone), Part 1 | 1 credit |
| REL 275B | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone), Part 2 | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Interior Design Certificate Core Courses
Students taking a standalone certificate are not required to take an internship. However, students in the AS degree + certificate will need to complete
ID 199 Internship.
| ID 100 | Design Principles | 3 credits |
| ID 120 | Digital Graphics | 3 credits |
| ID 125 | Drafting | 3 credits |
| ID 160 | Historical Design | 3 credits |
| ID 200 | Design Process | 3 credits |
| ID 215 | Materials | 3 credits |
| ID 225 | AutoCAD | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Total Credit Hours: 21
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 21 total semester credit hours as outlined.
2. GPA of 2.0 or higher in all Interior Design courses.
3. Complete 1 Cornerstone religion course.
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:
1. Fall Start - Fall/Winter - F/W
2. Winter Start - Winter/Spring - W/S
Note: There are no Spring starts in the Interior Design Program
Semester 1 - Fall or Winter
Block A
ID 100 Design Principles, 3 credits
ID 120 Digital Graphics, 3 credits
Block B
ID 125 Drafting, 3 credits
ID 160 Historical Design, 3 credits
Total Semester Minimum Hours 12
Semester 2 - Winter or Spring
Block A
ID 200 Design Process, 3 credits
ID 215 Materials, 3 credits
REL Religion Cornerstone A, 1 credit
Block B
ID 225 AutoCAD, 3 credits
REL Religion Cornerstone B, 1 credit
Total Semester Minimum Hours 11
Total Interior Design Certificate Minimum Credit Hours: 23