Arts and Sciences Degree, Interior Design Preprofessional Area of Concentration
This degree will be suspended in the spring of 2024.
Complete the first two years of your interior design degree at Montgomery College by earning an arts and sciences degree with a concentration in interior design. Our program, which can also be transferred to other four-year institutions, gives you a solid foundation for your bachelor's degree while saving you money.
You'll learn about all aspects of interior design, including drawing, color, and space planning; fabrics; lighting; and window, wall, and floor treatments. Our students also gain an understanding of the professional business practices needed to succeed in the industry, like preparation of estimates and advanced presentation techniques, as well as technical skills like architectural drafting, design analysis, and kitchen, bath, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Apply design principles and color theory in the execution of interior design projects.
- Identify the correct textiles, materials, finishes, and furniture for specifications.
- Collect and interpret the data necessary to solve interior design problems.
- Demonstrate their understanding of one of the following: historic interiors, art history, or architectural history.
- Apply interior design principles and ethics.
- Execute presentation and construction drawings.
- Demonstrate basic fine art drawing skills.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
- Interior Design–Preprofessional Area of Concentration AA Program Advising Guide (PDF,
) - Find a Program Advisor
Transfer Opportunities
MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer. The AAS General Area of Concentration degree is the foundation of the interior design program transfer relationships with Marymount Universitynew window, Morgan State Universitynew window, and George Washington Universitynew window.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
- MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a College Central Network (CCN)new window account and other job search topics.
- Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.
Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in the Fields of Study section.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. A suggested course sequence for students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.
First Semester
- ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
- ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours (ARTD)
- IDES 101 - Interior Design I 3 semester hours
- IDES 107 - Interiors: Design Principles 3 semester hours
- IDES 110 - Interiors: Technical Drawing and Drafting 3 semester hours
Second Semester
- English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
- Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
- COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours
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OR
- COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
- IDES 111 - Interior Design II 3 semester hours
- IDES 118 - Interior Design Visualization & Presentation 3 semester hours
Third Semester
- ARTT 200 - Art History: Ancient to 1400 3 semester hours (GEIR)
- IDES 221 - Interior Design: Residential 3 semester hours
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
- Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
- Natural Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (NSD)
Fourth Semester
- ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours
- IDES 222 - Interior Design: Commercial/Contract 3 semester hours
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
- Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
- Program Elective 2 semester hours ‡
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or elective.
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
‡ Choose a 200-level IDES course. Students should consult with interior design advisor before selecting the program elective.
AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course.
Related Programs and Courses
General Studies Degree
Students who major in general studies explore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.