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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interior Design, A.F.A.


Academic Program Code:  255

The Interior Design program prepares students for professions related to the visual and functional improvement of interior spaces. Interior Design students learn to plan residential and commercial projects, and their studies help them develop skills to integrate research and current trends with building codes, accessibility, and sustainability. Students actively participate in creative problem solving, giving presentations, and working as a team.

This program is designed to prepare students who intend to transfer to four-year institutions.  Career entry-level skills are also developed.

General Education Courses


Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course List. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications


Humanities


Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective from a discipline other than AT.

Social Sciences


Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

Natural Sciences and Mathematics


Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

General Education Total Credit Hours


15 (minimum)

Program Courses


Supportive Studio


Open Elective Courses


In addition to the above coursework, you will need to take other GRCC courses to complete your degree. For maximum transferability, all courses should be selected based on your identified program or major at the 4-year transfer institution that you plan to attend. The number of elective credit hours that you will need to complete this degree will depend on the number of credit hours that remain in order for you to reach the 60 credits needed to graduate. For assistance in developing an academic plan, please see a GRCC advisor or faculty member.

Total Credit Hours


60

Transfer Notes


Be aware that many 4-year institutions limit the number of credits that you can transfer from GRCC, and have final determination regarding the transferability and applicability of GRCC courses. Contact the 4-year institution to which you intend to transfer for assistance with course selections and verification of the transferability and applicability of courses/credits. It is recommended that you meet with an advisor to review the requirements for this program and have any questions about transfer answered prior to completing this degree program at GRCC.