The Interior Design Professional Certificate has a comprehensive, professional curriculum that provides courses focusing on the vital and basic aspects of interior design. With this certificate, emphasis is placed on the fundamental relationship of interior design and the visual and decorative arts. The Interior Design Professional Certificate offers specialty training that promotes professional development in terms of successful course completion, alternative basic skills, and enhanced workforce development. When available and appropriate, students may be required to participate in design-related competitions to reinforce the classroom learning experience. Students completing this certificate will be able to demonstrate skills and apply the knowledge necessary to achieve entry-level occupation in the professional interior design field. The Interior Design Professional Certificate 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 Professional Certificate is a professional 60 unit certificate that allows re-entry students with bachelor's and advanced degrees, and those students who do not intend to pursue bachelor's degree the opportunity to obtain professional training and enter the workforce.

Required Courses (52 units)

Electives (8 units)

Total Certificate Units: 60 units

To be awarded a certificate, a student must:

1. Complete all the major requirements.
2. Earn a grade of “C” or better for all required courses.