Interior Furnishings, Career Pathway certificate
- Do you want to bring out the hidden potential of an environment?
- Are you interested in learning the communication, design, drafting, and drawing skills sought after by employers?
- Would you like to learn how the layout, furnishings, textiles, and lighting used in a space work together to create a functional and beautiful room – and apply these skills to sales and retail showroom positions?
The Interior Furnishings Career Pathway certificate prepares you for entry-level employment in the interior furnishings industry, for positions in sales and retail showrooms. This certificate also creates the foundation to advance your interior design skills, career options, and education at С»Æ贫ý and beyond.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Pathway Certificate: Interior Furnishings | Less than 1 year |
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Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ±õ¶ÙÌý100 | Design Drafting and Visual Communication | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý122 | History of Furniture-Ancient to 1800 | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý131 | Introduction to Interiors | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý125 | Computer Drafting for Interior Designers | 3 |
| Second Term | ||
| ±õ¶ÙÌý120 | Interior Products and Materials I | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý123 | History of Furniture-1800 to Present | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý130 | Building Systems for Interior Design | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý135 | Professional Practices for Designers | 3 |
| Third Term | ||
| ±õ¶ÙÌý230 | Textiles for Interiors | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý139 | Intermediate Interior Design | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý232 | Business Communication for Interior Design | 3 |
| ±õ¶ÙÌý236 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 36 |
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