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Interior Design Technology

The Florida Community College interior design technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of interior design and decoration. It is a multi-disciplinary program with courses offered by the interior design and engineering technology departments. Core educational components of the program include:

• architectural design
• art principles
• characteristics and performance of textiles
• decorating and design skills
• history of interiors
• materials and sources
• professional practice, accessible interiors, space planning and computer skills
• selection, arrangement and maintenance of furniture and accessories

Florida Community College provides two degree alternatives within the interior design technology program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which prepares students for employment or transfer to a state university. The A.S. degree prepares students to enter the workforce upon graduation.

In order to be licensed by the State of Florida as an interior designer, a student of a two-year program such as this one must work for four years before sitting for the national licensing exam, while a student from a four-year program must work for two years before sitting for the exam. Many employers find the practical experience of licensed Florida Community College graduates highly desirable.

For more information regarding the interior design technology program, please contact the Kent Campus Design Lab by e-mail or by telephone 904.381.3704.