The Interior Design Fundamentals Associate in Science Degree is designed to give students the opportunity to practice in various facets of the interior design industry. The Interior Design Fundamentals Associate in Science Degree provides a curriculum focused on the basic and essential aspects of interior design with an emphasis on practical application in the field at the entry level. The degree provides students the opportunity to combine knowledge and skills acquired from general education courses with their interior design studies and transition them into professional practice as design assistants. The Interior Design Fundamentals Associate in Science Degree provides career and technical education to prepare students for career opportunities in: 1. interior design firms 2. architectural firms 3. kitchen and bath design firms 4. retail finishes and furnishings stores 5. commercial furniture dealerships 6. furniture and finish manufacturers The Interior Design Fundamentals Associate in Science Degree is a professional entry- level degree that allows re-entry students with bachelor's and advanced degrees, those students who do not intend to pursue bachelor's degree, and those students who wish to transfer into a four-year university to pursue a bachelor's degree, the opportunity to obtain professional entry-level training and enter the workforce.

Fundamental Courses (31 units)

Electives (4 units)

Total Major Units: 35 units

To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:

1. Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
2. Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
3. Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.