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  • Interior Design

    Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening, and online courses.
    Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time.

    • Interior Design — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
    • Interior Design Associate — Diploma (48 credits)
    • Home Furnishing Sales — Certificate (30 credits)
    • Interior Design Consultant — Certificate (16 credits)


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About the Program

The Century College Interior Design program is one of a few Interior Design programs offered in Minnesota (MN). In the Interior Design program, students will gain a quality, affordable two-year degree, diploma or certificate in Interior Design, or a certificate in Home Furnishing Sales.

In the Interior Design program, students will develop a strong foundation in all facets of interior design, including sustainable and eco-friendly design, residential design, design elements, color theory, and decorating. Interior Design students will also become proficient in drafting tools such as AutoCAD and Revit and skills such as marketing and sales.

The Interior Design program at Century College has a American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) student chapter and graduates are encouraged to become professional members after completing their AAS degree.

Interior Design students will graduate having learned the elements of great design and how to market and sell their products and services.

Learn more about Interior Design student success

RSVP for an Interior Design Information Session to learn more about the Twin Cities based program. 

Read about a project covered by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Century College design students tackle real-life project for Richfield senior care community. 

Testimonials

Jennifer Falck
Jennifer Falck - Interior Design Alum

"Having the foundation from Century has been wonderful. In my situation, Century College was perfect for me."

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Interior Design Alumni
Tami Holsten - Interior Design and Kitchen & Bath Design Alum

“Century College gave me the tools to go forward and have a successful business.”

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Planning for Your Program

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Potential Job Titles

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Salary Data

Interior Designers
Average Wage: $24.79/hour
Top Earners: $38.99/hour

Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.mnscu.edu

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Learning Outcomes

Interior Design - AAS 60 Credits

  • Perform competencies in Marketing, Business, and Sales as it relates to the Interior Design Industry.
  • Demonstrate space planning skills though critical thinking as it applies to the Interior Design Industry.
  • Perform competencies in compliance with all State and National codes.
  • Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate and apply knowledge to new technology and software as it applies to the Interior Design Industry.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other team members, industry professionals and designers.

Interior Design Associate - Diploma 48 Credits

  • Perform competencies in Marketing, Business, and Sales as it relates to the Interior Design Industry.
  • Demonstrate space planning skills though critical thinking as it applies to the Interior Design Industry.
  • Perform competencies in compliance with all State and National codes.
  • Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate and apply knowledge to new technology and software as it applies to the Interior Design Industry.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other team members, industry professionals and designers.

Home Furnishing Sales - Certificate 30 Credits

  • Apply theories and knowledge of design to develop creative solutions to the clients needs.
  • Demonstrate the communication skills needed for success in the home furnishing sales industry.
  • Conduct themselves in accord with the professional and ethical standards of the home furnishing sales industry.

Interior Design Consultant - Certificate 16 Credits

  • Demonstrate space planning skills though critical thinking as it applies to the Interior Design Industry.
  • Perform competencies in compliance with all State and National codes.
  • Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate and apply knowledge to new technology and software as it applies to the Interior Design Industry.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other team members, industry professionals and designers

Additional Requirements

A laptop computer is required for the Interior Design program. Please coordinate with the Interior Design department faculty to confirm your computer can run the computer aided design software needed for coursework.