The Interior Decorating curriculum, culminating in a certificate, provides a balance of technical, creative, and business training necessary for a career in the interior decorating profession. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to specify finishes and fabrics as well as operate a small interior decorating business. All courses in this certificate apply to the AAS in Interior Design degree.

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Program CIP Code: 50.0408

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

ELPT 1315 - Electrical Calculations I Credits: 3
INDS 1311 - Fundamentals of Interior Design Credits: 3
INDS 1319 - Technical Drawing for Interior Designers Credits: 3
INDS 1301 - Basic Elements of Design Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

INDS 2307 - Textiles for Interior Design Credits: 3
INDS 1315 - Materials, Methods and Estimating Credits: 3
INDS 2325 - Professional Practices for Interior Designers Credits: 3 (Capstone)