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Program Facts 
Start your career in interior design or learn new skills with the Interior Design Assistant Certificate at Harper College. Harper offers a supportive learning environment, modern classrooms, and high-tech labs. With our 19:1 student-to-teacher ratio, you'll learn from highly trained faculty in a supportive, constructive environment.
Harper's Business EdVantage program provides affordable tuition rates for out-of-district students who work in-district.
Credit earned through this program can be applied to the Interior Design AAS Degree.
This 33 credit-hour certificate program is for students interested in an introductory position in the furnishing, retail, or design industries. The certificate prepares students for a position as an Interior Design Assistant or in a variety of areas in the Interior Design industry ranging from wholesale suppliers, retail stores, or sales.
This certificate does not meet the necessary requirements to allow graduates to sit for the National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) exam. Students may continue their education by pursuing the Associate in Applied Science degree. Students considering this option are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator and/or an academic advisor prior to beginning the program and also when planning their schedule each semester.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ARC 116 | Architectural CAD I | 3 |
| ART 121 | Design I | 3 |
| IND 100 | Theory and Fundamentals of Design | 2 |
| IND 101 | Interior Design Studio I | 3 |
| IND 102 | Interior Design Studio II | 3 |
| IND 103 | History of Furniture and Interior Architecture | 3 |
| IND 106 | Materials and Sources | 3 |
| IND 107 | Interior Perspective and Rendering | 3 |
| IND 110 | Problem Solving and Design Communication | 2 |
| IND 114 | Codes for Interior Designers | 2 |
| IND 116 | Interior Detail/Construction Drawing | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| IND 220 | CAD Studio | |
| IND 230 | Kitchen Design Studio | |
| MKT 140 | Principles of Professional Selling | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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For more information about the Interior Design Assistant Certificate program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.