Environmental (Interior) Design

The Environmental Design program provides career education in the creation of safe, functional, productive and aesthetically pleasing interior and exterior environments for work, home, health and recreation. You will investigate many topics ranging from the interaction between human beings and their environments, to design conception and problem solving, to project management and more. Student activities culminate in the development of an exit portfolio and resume demonstrating the skills and knowledge for employment in one of many concentration areas.

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SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
Entry Level Interior Designer, Design Assistant, Space Planner, Residential Designer, Home Stager, Office Designer, Health Care Designer, Restaurant or Hospitality Designer, Retail Visual Merchandising, Trade Show, Informational Kiosk, Museum, Gallery or Set Designer, Consultant for Lighting, Flooring, Interior Finishes, Color or Window Treatments, Manufacturer's Representative, Entry Level Textile, Furniture or Product Designer, Entry Level Facilities Manager or Facilities Assistant, Kitchen and Bath Designer, Entry Level Outdoor Living Designer, Garden Designer, Historic Preservation Consultant, Sustainable Design Consultant

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Applied Science, and Technical Certificate. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
(Minimum of 31 credit hours)

Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and quantitative skills.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

Associate of Applied Science degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.