Interior Design
MCC has the only A.A.S.
Interior Design
program in the state of
New Hampshire.
Program Modality
Interior Design classes are offered online only. Students have the
option to complete this degree fully online or by using a hybrid option
(other Liberal Arts requirements are available online and on-campus).
Potential Jobs
• Interior Designer • Healthcare Designer
• Kitchen and Bath Designer • Design Associate
• Corporate Designer • Furnishings Sales and
Design Associate
Potential Salary
*
There is a wide range of jobs in the interior design industry. See below
for the average annual salary range in NH for an Interior Designer.
ENTRY LEVEL MID-RANGE EXPERIENCED
$42,682 $64,064 $78,645
*New Hampshire Occupational Employment & Wages 2021, published by the NH
Economic + Labor Market Information Bureau — Salaries are based on 40 hours
of work, not including overtime.
Transfer Opportunities
• Boston Architectural College
• Endicott College
• New England College
• Keene State College
...and many more!
Why Interior Design?
The Interior Design program at MCC is centered on activity-based learning to
develop technical, analytical and reasoning skills while simultaneously guiding
the student’s own creative abilities. Exciting studio sessions will move the student
through the process of real-world project assignments while related courses
will support the methods for communicating and implementing design solutions.
Relevant industry-related learning, academic excellence and personalized
attention by dedicated faculty will provide the student with the skills needed to
succeed in a career in interior design. The portfolio preparation course and an
internship in the interior design eld complete the course of study in preparing the
student for employment or for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.
Curriculum content includes study in commercial and residential interior design,
drawing techniques, lighting, construction documentation, business practice and
a eld-related design internship.
Program Outcomes
Students who graduate from this program will:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the process involved in the implementation of the
interior built environment from concept development, presentation, construction
and documentation to nal project completion
• Possess the technical knowledge and skills for professional entry-level
employment opportunities within the eld of interior design and the related
construction industry
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving necessary for thoughtful, creative
and innovative solutions for the interior built environment
• Possess knowledge of basic codes, including ADA and universal design
principles
• Demonstrate design intent through the use of visual methods such as sketches,
perspective, rendering techniques and material choices on display boards.
• Possess knowledge of business practices, professional standards and related
work ethics in the eld of interior design
• Successfully complete an internship related to the business of interior design
and assemble a well-rounded portfolio and resumé which exhibits meaningful
skills to potential employers
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Degree & Certicate Requirements
Last Updated August 2022
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Interior Design Certicate
The Interior Design certicate program prepares students to identify,
research and creatively solve problems relating to the functions and
aesthetics of living and working environments. Students are expected
to complete an internship. The internship experience and certicate
training will prepare the individual for work as an entry-level interior
design assistant.
TH LAB CR
INTD101M Interior Design Technology Studio I 2 3 3
INTD102M Technical Drawing for Interiors I 2 3 3
INTD103M Visual Presentation for Interior Design 1 3 2
INTD121M Interior Design Technology Studio II 2 3 3
INTD123M The Built Environment: Codes and Standards 2 3 3
INTD110M Materials and Components 3 0 3
INTD212M Lighting Design 3 0 3
INTD225M Interior Design Internship 1 8 3
Total Credits - 23
Current Software Used
Students will learn the following software for drafting:
• AutoCAD
®
• Revit
• SketchUp Pro
Interior Design Degree
Degree Program - First Year
First Year Fall Semester TH LAB CR
INTD101M Interior Design Technology Studio I 2 3 3
INTD102M Technical Drawing for Interiors I 2 3 3
INTD103M Visual Presentation for Interior Design 1 3 2
ENGL110XM
or ENGL110M
College Composition I with Corequisite or
College Composition I
4 0 4
FYE100M MCC Essentials 1 0 1
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3
Total 13 9 16
First Year Spring Semester TH LAB CR
INTD121M Interior Design Technology Studio II 2 3 3
INTD122M Technical Drawing for Interiors II 2 3 3
INTD123M The Built Environment: Codes and Standards 2 3 3
INTD124M Architectural and Interior Design Movements:
1900 - Present
3 0 3
INTD110M Materials and Components 3 0 3
Total 12 9 15
Degree Program - Second Year
Second Year Fall Semester TH LAB CR
INTD201M Interior Design Technology Studio III 2 3 3
INTD205M Interior Contract Documentation 2 3 3
INTD212M Lighting Design 3 0 3
MATH145M or
MATH145XM
Quantitative Reasoning or
Quantitative Reasoning - Corequisite
4 0 4
ENGL113M Introduction to Public Speaking 3 0 3
Social Science Elective 3 0 3
Total 17 6 19
Second Year Spring Semester TH LAB CR
INTD221M Interior Design Technology Studio IV
2 3 3
INTD224M Professional Practice in Interior Design 3 0 3
INTD225M Interior Design Internship 1 8 3
INTD226M Portfolio Preparation for Interior Design 1 3 2
Science Elective 3 0 3
Total 10 14 14
Total Credits - 64
