Interior Furnishings, Career Pathway certificate
- Do you want to bring out the hidden potential of an environment?
- Are you interested in learning the communication, design, drafting, and drawing skills sought after by employers?
- Would you like to learn how the layout, furnishings, textiles, and lighting used in a space work together to create a functional and beautiful room – and apply these skills to sales and retail showroom positions?
The Interior Furnishings Career Pathway prepares you for entry-level employment in the interior furnishings industry, for positions in sales and retail showrooms. This certificate also creates the foundation to advance your interior design skills, career options, and education at PCC and beyond.
Individualized coaching
As a Career Pathway student, you can get one-on-one support to help you access resources, services, and employment. You may also be eligible for financial support to help you with the costs of college.
Get connectedAward information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Pathway Certificate: Interior Furnishings | Less than 1 year |
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Locations
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The average wage for Interior Designers is $50,000 to $55,000, with Interior Furnishing Sales positions usually starting at $25,000 to $35,000 per year.
Finish your degree
The Interior Furnishings Career Pathway Certificate leads to additional Interior Design certificates and degrees. Continue your education to give yourself more job opportunities and career advancement.
Is it for me?
- Who: High school graduates (and high school equivalency). Placement into Reading 115, Writing 115, MTH 20.
- Where: PCC Sylvania
- When: Three terms
Program cost
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Courses
Course listing for the 2024-2025 catalog year.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ID 100 | Design Drafting and Visual Communication | 3 |
| ID 122 | History of Furniture-Ancient to 1800 | 3 |
| ID 131 | Introduction to Interiors | 3 |
| Second Term | ||
| ID 120 | Interior Products and Materials I | 3 |
| ID 123 | History of Furniture-1800 to Present | 3 |
| ID 125 | Computer Drafting for Interior Designers | 3 |
| ID 130 | Building Systems for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 135 | Professional Practices for Designers | 3 |
| Third Term | ||
| ID 121 | Sustainable Materials for Residential Interiors | 3 |
| ID 230 | Textiles for Interiors | 3 |
| ID 232 | Business Communication for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 236 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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