Overview

The Interior Design Program is dedicated to preparing students from diverse backgrounds to pursue a professional career in the field of commercial or residential interior design by offering two optional career paths:

• After the associate's degree, students may enter the field of interior design. After four years of experience in the field, they may take the NCIDQ Exam for professional certification and advance professionally to become a licensed designer.
• Students wishing to pursue a career in Interior Design may acquire foundational skills in design and enter the job market with an Associates Degree or may fulfill core course requirements before transferring to a four-year design program.
• Interior Designers plan and design in residential, commercial, retail, and leisure environments.  Salaries vary, and usually depend on the ability and experience of the individual, but interior designers can earn between $25,000 and $75,000 per year.
• Interior design is a competitive field and it is recommended that those interested obtain at least an associate's degree in Interior Design or a related field.

The curriculum is taught in studios and classrooms lectures using individualized instruction and a wide range of teaching methodologies.

The program's mission is to prepare qualified students to become effective interior designers for both private or public clients. They will endeavor to honor the Professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Health Safety and Welfare as well as State Regulations.

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Admissions Checklist:

Full-time and Part-time day

Prerequisites for Admissions:

• Minimum GPA of 2.3
• SAT Combined Score of 1200 (Based on new SAT)

Application Requirements:

• Completed Application form
• $40 Application fee
• Official high school transcripts
• TOEFL scores (for international applicants)
• Official college transcripts (if applicable)
• Written Essay
• Letter of Recommendation
• Interviews Strongly Recommended, Portfolio Optional

Application Deadlines:

• Fall Enrollment - Harcum operates on a rolling admissions basis; however priority deadline for applications is May 1st.
• Spring and Summer Enrollment - Harcum operates on a rolling admissions basis

Program Options

Associate of Science Degree in Interior Design (80 Credits) (8-11 credits may be taken in the Summer)

This program is designed for both the full-time and part-time student, creating two ways to enter the Interior Design profession.  Returning students with previously earned Bachelor's degree find this program especially attractive.

As a student you will engage in an intensive program focused on:

• Creative problem solving
• Technical skills
• Visual Communications

As a graduate you may choose to enter the profession as designers specializing in areas within to include:

• Commercial Design
• Residential Design
• Kitchen and/or Bath Design
• Manufacturers rep, retailers, or facilities planning
• Facilities Design
• Retail Design

Part-Time Interior Design Program with previous college credits (60 credits)

Call 610-526-6095 to set up an individual meeting to review your college transcript(s) to determine what may be eligible to transfer in to Harcum to count toward this degree.  By transferring your general education credits you may be exempt from re-taking core requirement courses.  You may begin in either the fall of spring term and finis in only eight semesters by attending part-time.

Course Sequence

Completion of the courses listed here is required for your degree.  Please refer to the current Harcum College catalog for course descriptions as well as course pre-requisites and/or co-requisites.  Please note for NCIDQ eligibility a work component beyond 80 credits is required.

FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER

THIRD SEMESTER

FOURTH SEMESTER

Electives Include:

• Sustainable (Green) Design
• Lighting
• Color Theory
• Paintaing
• Design I - Two Dimensional
• Basic Drawing
• Figure Drawing
• Photography

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