Anindya Paul, Chair, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu
Deborah Kirkland, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4158, Deborah.Kirkland@daytonastate.edu
Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Interior Design Technology program provides students with quality training, practice, and skill development necessary for success in diverse career opportunities within the interior design profession. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, engagement with the design community, and professional preparation.
Description:
The Interior Design Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment in interior design, architecture, and construction-related industries. Coursework includes design principles, drafting, presentation techniques, technical documentation, and professional practices.
Students may earn the Window Fashions Certification prior to graduation. Graduates may pursue professional licensure after completion of required education and work experience and are eligible to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination.
College Credit Certificate That Leads to This Degree: The Interior Design Technology - Kitchen and Bath Specialization - 081600 College Credit Certificate is embedded within this degree. Students may pursue the AS degree while simultaneously earning the embedded certificate, or pursue the certificate independently to develop or upgrade technical skills. Contact faculty or an academic advisor for additional information regarding course options.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Apply elements and principles of design to interior spaces.
- Execute functional and balanced space planning techniques.
- Specify furniture, fixtures, equipment, materials, lighting, and accessories.
- Identify building codes and regulations related to interior spaces.
- Analyze historical and cultural influences on interior environments.
- Explain sustainability issues within the built environment.
- Communicate design concepts effectively.
- Demonstrate professional and entrepreneurial skills.
Completion Requirement:
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in residential and commercial interior design, including roles such as Interior Designer, Design Assistant, Space Planner, Kitchen and Bath Designer, Visual Merchandiser, and Interior Design Sales Consultant. In the Volusia–Flagler workforce region, approximately 512 interior designers are employed, with an average annual salary of $56,530 and approximately 48 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
27-1025 – Interior Designers |
| Average Hourly Wage |
$27.18 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$56,530 |
| Annual Job Openings |
48 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 512 employed |
Occupational Overview: Plan and design interior environments for residential and commercial spaces by developing functional layouts, selecting furnishings, finishes, lighting, and materials, and creating aesthetically pleasing, safe, and code-compliant interior environments.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $38,910 | 50th percentile: $56,530 | 90th percentile: $83,720.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS OEWS Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 27-1025.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication Core (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
MAC1105: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3.00 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3.00 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3.00 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended course:
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
60 Credits
| IND1432 | Lighting for Interior Design | 3.00 |
| BCN1251C | Architectural Drawing I and Lab | 3.00 |
| BCN1253C | Architectural Drawing II and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2320C | Computer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2340C | Computer Aided Drafting II (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3.00 |
| IND2408 | Specialized Software for Interior Design | 3.00 |
| HHD1361 | Practical Interior Applications | 3.00 |
| IND1233 | Studio I-Fundamentals of Interiors | 3.00 |
| IND1211 | History of Architecture & Interiors | 3.00 |
| IND1300 | Graphics of Interior Design I | 3.00 |
| IND1429 | Textiles for Commercial and Residential Interiors | 3.00 |
| IND1935 | Building and Barrier Free Codes | 3.00 |
| IND2210 | Interior Design Studio II | 3.00 |
| IND2220 | Commercial Interior Design | 3.00 |
| IND2500 | Professional Practices for the Design Industry | 3.00 |
| BCN2049 | Sustainable Design & Construction | 3.00 |
| IND2949 | Internship in Interior Design | 1.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
IND2949: This course is a 1-3 variable credit course. The academic department has approved it for 3 credits in this A.S. program.
Program Electives
Choose three:
| CGS2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.00 |
| IND2410 | Kitchen and Bath Design I | 3.00 |
| IND2411 | Materials and Estimating for Kitchen and Bath | 3.00 |
| IND2414 | Kitchen and Bath Design II | 3.00 |
| BCN1210 | Materials and Processes | 3.00 |
| ETD2390C | Introduction to Revit Architecture and Lab | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| IND1233 | Studio I-Fundamentals of Interiors | 3.00 |
| BCN1251C | Architectural Drawing I and Lab | 3.00 |
| IND1211 | History of Architecture & Interiors | 3.00 |
| BCN2049 | Sustainable Design & Construction | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| IND2408 | Specialized Software for Interior Design | 3.00 |
| ETD2320C | Computer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3.00 |
| IND2500 | Professional Practices for the Design Industry | 3.00 |
| IND1935 | Building and Barrier Free Codes | 3.00 |
3rd Semester
| IND2410 | Kitchen and Bath Design I | 3.00 |
| IND2411 | Materials and Estimating for Kitchen and Bath | 3.00 |
| IND1429 | Textiles for Commercial and Residential Interiors | 3.00 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3.00 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| IND1300 | Graphics of Interior Design I | 3.00 |
| IND2414 | Kitchen and Bath Design II | 3.00 |
| HHD1361 | Practical Interior Applications | 3.00 |
| IND2220 | Commercial Interior Design | 3.00 |
| IND2210 | Interior Design Studio II | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| BCN1253C | Architectural Drawing II and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2340C | Computer Aided Drafting II (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3.00 |
| IND1432 | Lighting for Interior Design | 3.00 |
| IND2949 | Internship in Interior Design | 1.00 |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation | 3.00 |
3rd Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3.00 |
IND2949: This course is a variable credit course. The academic department has approved it for 3 credits in this A.S. program.
Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 75