Interior Design

Design innovative, human-centered residential, commercial, and institutional spaces. Build creative and technical skills in planning, codes, materials, lighting, and product specification.

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Interior Design Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Interior Design (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Furniture Design and Selection Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online One semester Online
Introduction to Interior Design Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online One semester Online
Kitchen and Bath Design Diploma High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online One semester Online
Professional Interior Design Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online One semester Online
Residential Interior Decoration Diploma and Home Staging Diploma High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online One semester Online
Sustainable Design Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online One semester Online
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Interior Design (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Furniture Design and Selection
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Online
  • Introduction to Interior Design
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Online
  • Kitchen and Bath Design
    Student Goals: Diploma
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Online
  • Professional Interior Design
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Online
  • Residential Interior Decoration Diploma and Home Staging
    Student Goals: Diploma
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Online
  • Sustainable Design
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Online
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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If you're not sure which pathway is right for you, a Navigator can help you decide. Navigators are your personal guides to Central Piedmont. They support you every step of the way – from your first question to finding your program, submitting your application and beyond.
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