| What is Interior Design Assistant? |
The Interior Design Assistant Certificate emphasizes a combination of interior design theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Technical courses apply to the Degree or Diploma program in Interiors. |
| Certificate |
Interior Design Assistant, Certificate |
| Prerequisite Courses |
- FYES 1000
- Diploma level proficiency in English and reading required to take INDS technical courses. Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites.
- High school diploma or GED and must be at least 16 years of age before enrolling in INDS 1100.
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| Semester Program Begins |
Fall, spring or summer |
| Application Process |
Applicants to the Interior Design Assistant program must meet all admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu and submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required. |
| Program Deadlines |
Students may enter in the Fall, spring, or summer terms. |
| For more information, contact: |
Susan Arnold, program director, SArnold@GwinnettTech.edu, 678.226.6632. |
| For admission and enrollment, contact: |
Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email BusinessArtDesignTeam@GwinnettTech.edu. |
Quick Facts
(This data was compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
| 2016 Median pay |
$35,000 |
| Entry level education |
Certificate |
| Number of jobs, 2016 |
58,900 |
| Job growth, 2010 - 2020 |
4% |
The Asid State of the industry shows that interior design has fully recovered to pre-recession levels. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census reflect an 11.9% growth in the number of Interior Designers, 6% growth in Design firms and 8 to 9% in the construction industry. Interior design is a strong growing sector. It is complex, changing, and accelerating as the building environment grows and changes.
The Gwinnett Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Lisa Richardson, Section 504/ADA, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Building 100, Room 708, 678.226.6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu
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