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Degree Information

Family and Consumer Sciences - Interior Design Concentration, A.S. Career/Tech

Offered at these locations: Vincennes

Learn to transform spaces into functional, beautiful homes and businesses. Build skills in drafting, color theory, and material selection for hands-on design projects. Launch a career as an interior designer, space planner, or showroom consultant.

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How long will it take?

This program is built around a four-semester sequence totaling 60 credit hours. The recommended path below:

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Semester I

ARCH 102 - Construction Print Reading 3 hrs -or- ARCH 110 - Fundamentals of Architectural Drawing 3 hrs
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
FACS 100 - Survey of Family and Consumer Sciences 1 hr
FACS 101 - Color, Texture, and Furniture 3 hrs
FACS Elective 2 hrs

Total Hours: 15

Semester II

ARTT 116 - Drawing I 3 hrs -or- ARTT 130 - Art History I–Pre-history to 1500 3 hrs -or- ARTT 131 - Art History II–1500 to 20th Century 3 hrs
ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 hrs -or- ENGL 107 - Business English 3 hrs -or- ENGL 108 - Technical Writing 3 hrs -or- ENGL 205 - Business Communications 3 hrs
FACS 120 - Foundations of Interior Design 3 hrs
PFWL 100 - Lifetime Fitness/Wellness 2 hrs -or- UCC Elective 2 hrs
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATH or MATT) Elective 3 hrs

Total Hours: 14

Semester III

DESN 140 - Computer Imaging 3 hrs
FACS 202 - Housing Design 3 hrs
FACS 203 - Kitchen Design 3 hrs
FACS 250 - Marriage and the Family 3 hrs (WR)
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs

Total Hours: 16

Semester IV

ARCH 141 - Introduction to Architectural CAD 3 hrs
FACS 201 - Design for Interiors 3 hrs (S)
FACS 225 - Textiles 3 hrs
FACS Elective 3 hrs
Social Science Elective 3 hrs (CC)

Total Hours: 15

Total Hours: 60

Program Details

How to Apply

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Admission as a Vincennes University student leading to a degree or technical certificate requires one of the following:

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A high school transcript if a student doesn't have 24 hours of postsecondary credit* from a regionally-accredited institution.

If you have less than 24 credits from another college, you will need to complete placement testing.

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Combine Indiana’s lowest-cost tuition with a high-value degree designed to accelerate your income growth and build a strong financial foundation.

Locations where this degree is offered:

Vincennes Campus

What can I expect during my time at VU?

An attractive and dynamic campus fosters a rich environment for personal and academic growth.
The University’s instructors are true experts in their fields and are readily available to help students gain the academic and practical skills they need to excel.
The University offers substantial academic and social support systems to help students learn and grow.
Small class sizes enable students to participate fully in activities and discussions and to seek out extra help when needed.
Affordable tuition allows students to graduate with less debt.

What can I do with this degree?

A degree from Vincennes University’s Family and Consumer Sciences Department will prepare you for a successful career in a profession that assists people and communities throughout Indiana and the world.

Accreditation

Vincennes University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-5000
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
800-621-7440

Vincennes University is authorized as a postsecondary educational institution by the State of Indiana.

Have questions?

We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@Vinu.edu or call 812-888-4313 for more information.

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