BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Seminole State College offers the only four-year public interior design program in Central Florida. Once students complete the degree and two years of work experience under a licensed interior designer or architect, they will be eligible to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam for state licensure.
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WHY SEMINOLE STATE?
• Outstanding reputation: The program is nationally recognized and accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). It is also the only Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Interior Design in Central Florida.
• Industry-driven curriculum: The curriculum encompasses both technical and creative skills and encourages students to explore a wide variety of design sectors, such as residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, healthcare and more.
• Dedicated faculty: Full-time faculty have obtained master’s or doctoral degrees in interior design or interior architecture. They are also qualified by NCIDQ and are actively involved in the industry.
• Advisory board support: The interior design advisory board provides feedback to the curriculum to ensure it meets current industry needs. The board also supports students through class critiques, job shadows and field trips.
• Career advancement: The program offers an approved path to state licensure and to advanced degrees.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Applicants seeking admission to Seminole State College’s bachelor’s degree programs must comply with the College’s General Admissions procedures. In addition, students must meet the following program-specific requirements listed below prior to being accepted into upper-division coursework:
1. Completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution. Students who have earned a minimum 60 college credit hours from any regionally accredited institution may request to have their admission reviewed and determined by the department review committee.
2. A GPA of 2.5 or higher
THE PROFESSION
Interior designers contribute to the interior environment with knowledge and skills about space planning; interior building materials and finishes; casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment; lighting; acoustics; wayfinding; ergonomics and anthropometrics; and human environmental behavior. Interior designers analyze, plan, design, document, and manage interior non-structural/non-seismic construction and alteration projects in compliance with applicable building design and construction, fire, life-safety, and energy codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines for the purpose of obtaining a building permit, as allowed by law.
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE
$42,622–$63,284 *
*Salary.com
Interior design is among the fastest-growing occupations in the region, with projected growth of 20% over the next decade.
• Aging-in-Place Design
• Barrier-Free/Universal Design
• Commercial Interior Design
• Facilities/Project Management
• Government/Institutional Design
• Health care/Assisted Living Facilities Design
• Hospitality/Entertainment Design
• Kitchen/Bath Design
• Residential Interior Design
• Retail Design/Visual Merchandising/Exhibit Design
• Sales/Manufacturer Representative
• Space Planning/Specification
• Sustainable/Environmental Design
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