Interior Design, AAS

Gain the skills and tools you need to start a career as an interior designer, an interior design project manager, a home stager, a color consultant and beyond.

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Creative eye and attention to detail

Learn all about design — from color to furniture to building codes – to make a space both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Dig deep into topics like textiles, floral design and space planning. Practice drafting and get hands-on experience using the software the pros use.

Find your perspective reflecting on your knowledge, experience and intuition. Understand how to create sustainable interiors and design furnishings to stand out without hindering movement or comfort.

Master what you’ll need to know to take key industry exams and register as an interior designer. For more details, see JCCC’s professional licensure disclosures.

eet with an Interior Design advisor before you plan your education path. Classes need to be taken in a specific order to ensure timely completion, but the degree offers many options to help you launch the career you want.

More than what you learn in the classroom

All Interior Design courses are taught by award-winning professors with real-world experience. Network with professionals throughout your studies. You’ll have the chance to join several national industry student organizations:

Each spring, selected students redesign a room in the Symphony Designers’ Showhouse, a fundraiser for the Kansas City Symphony. You also complete a160-hour internship. You will graduate with a portfolio of studio projects and connections to many professional contacts.

Explore JCCC's catalog to learn about our Interior Design degree and individual courses

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Find your future in Interior Design

JCCC’s Interior Design degree program will give you the information and skills you need to take the following industry exams:

If you’d like to continue your studies, you can transfer your degree to a four-year university. JCCC has transfer agreements with several well-regarded regional and national four-year institutions and adding more all the time. Talk with the Interior Design department chair to learn more.

The U.S. Department of Labor compiles statistics on Interior Design careers involving interior design. You'll find information specifically related to careers in Kansas, including salary information and job prospects.

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Need help with homework? No problem!

The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject — they can help you with your next paper or presentation. And JCCC’s small Interior Design classes — most have fewer than 20 students — means you’ll get one-on-one attention and personalized feedback from your professors.