Interior Design

You walk into a room and know the perfect paint color, patterns and accents, pendant lighting, and furniture choices to transform the space.

Take your passion to the next level: a career in the world of interior design.

Who should enroll?

For novices and those with experience, this certificate program offers hands-on training and practical information to prepare you for a career in interior design.

Upon completion of this program, you may qualify to work in design firms (interiors, lighting, drapery, etc.), furniture stores, and more. Please note that this noncredit program does not satisfy NCIDQ, ASID, or CID eligibility requirements.

Earn your certificate in as few as four semesters.

Students may take courses individually without commitment to the entire program. Students who successfully complete the required courses and elective course hours are awarded a certificate from the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education, reflecting 25 continuing education units (CEUs).

Note: Certificate programs must be completed within four years unless approved by the director of continuing education. Students who began their coursework before the 2015–16 academic year should refer to previous certificate requirements.

Registration

Early Registration Discount

In addition to the tuition, there is a $25 nonrefundable registration fee paid once per semester. The early registration discount applies to registrations received (paid in full) by Friday, January 17, 2025.

What Students Are Saying

<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“It will help me start a career as an interior decorator.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Provides knowledge and practical skills for success in the interior design field.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Knowing the basics and having some education will ensure my goals with my career.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“This program provided foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to enable entry into the interior design field.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I think it helped give me a general understanding of the field and I now feel more comfortable talking to people when I am decorating their homes. I have learned more about specific details in the field that I was not aware of.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“The instructor had an excellent command of the program and was great at instructing us on how to use it. He was very patient and was generous with helping us individually as well. I look forward to taking other classes with him.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Much of the hands-on work projects — the hand drawing, design, AutoCAD — allowed me to learn new skills and to use these skills in my work. Expanding our horizons to work with successful individuals in related professions provided good mentors.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“The Interior Design Certificate program gave me a wide and helpful knowledge to start working as an interior designer.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Really fun and interesting classes. The teachers are amazing and passionate professionals and people. Great teachers due to their love and vast experience in the field. It is a great program.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“It gave me a good overview of technical knowledge. Although I have satisfied the certificate requirements, I will continue to take courses and further my knowledge in this field.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I felt everything we learned was valuable and applicable as interior designers. How the different periods in history influenced art and design and how the motifs and styles are still used today.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I am walking away with what I feel is extensive knowledge about the interior design world, and I feel more comfortable taking on projects that were intimidating a couple of years ago.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Deborah was amazing - she is so passionate about her work and so eager to teach us.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I learned how to read architectural plans and blue print in the context of interior design.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Night classes... enabled me to intern while I studied. The professors were all wonderful and working in the field, which was very relevant. ”</p></div>

Who should enroll?

Earn your certificate in as few as four semesters.

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