Interior Design Program

The interior design program at Delaware Technical and Community College – Terry prepares students for careers in interior design, furniture and textile design, project management, and lighting design. The program focuses on applying artistic principles and techniques to professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Program courses include: computer applications drafting and graphing techniques, principles of interior lighting, color coordination, furniture and furnishings, textiles and finishings, design history, period styles, basic structural design, and building codes and inspection regulations. Get more details below including other Delaware colleges that offer interior design program.

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Delaware Technical and Community College – Terry

100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE

Delaware Technical Community College was founded in 1967 by Dr. Paul K. Weatherly. The school is Delaware's community college system, and was formed with the approval of the Delaware General Assembly. The school currently operates four campuses which were added between 1972 and 1974. The school is an open-admission two year institution committed to the success of residents of Delaware. The school is fully accredited by the Commission of Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The campus in Delaware's capital city of Dover is known as the Terry Campus, named after late Governor Charles L. Terry. The school is located in the northern part of Dover and serves Kent County, a predominantly rural area. The campus also offers full service athletic facilities for interested students.

Academics

Delaware Technical Community College offers a number of programs that provide students with technical and career training or academic advancement. Technical and career training provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Academic programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at low cost, allowing for transfer to a four year institution upon completion. Delaware Tech has agreements in place with over 60 colleges, assisting in the transfer process assuming certain requirements are met.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Paralegal Studies
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

As an open-enrollment institution, Delaware Technical Community College allows students to enroll as long as they complete the application process. As a large college, it is advisable for students to enroll early in order to register for desired classes. Students should meet with an advisor in order to discuss and plan their education. Students must also take a placement exam and provide proof of residency in Delaware. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs. Eligibility and awards are determined through a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted as early as possible.

Athletics

Athletic programs are offered at all campuses in the Delaware Technical Community College System. These program provide a healthy competitive atmosphere in a structured environment. Athletic programs also assist in the development of important skills. These skills include teamwork, discipline, and good health. Each campus offers its own programs.

Dover campus:

• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Cross Country

Career Options for Graduates

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interior Designers

Description

Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interior designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).