Interior Design Program

The interior design program at Oakland Community College 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 Michigan colleges that offer interior design program.

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Oakland Community College (NU)

4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI

Oakland Community College (OCC), located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the largest community college in the state.  OCC offers more than 100 two-year associate's degrees, and 45 one-year certificates, and has one of the highest transfer rates among all of the 28 community colleges in Michigan.

OCC has excellent programs in English as a Second Language, Workforce Development, and Nursing. A full 100% of OCC's nursing graduates pass the states licensing exam.  The Workforce Development programs at OCC include degree and certificate programs that are designed to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. While many careers require a higher-level education, not all careers require a bachelor's degree.  OCC's programs are career-focused so that students who earn an associate's degree or professional certificate are prepared for their chosen career.

History

In 1964,the Oakland Community College District was established in Oakland County, Michigan. The first community college in the district opened in 1965 with an enrollment of more than 3, 000 students on two campuses: Highland Lakes and Auburn Hills.

In 1967, a third OCC campus was established at Oak Park, which in 1980 replaced by a new campus in Southfield.  A new Royal Oak campus opened in 1982.

Academics

The academic calendar of Oakland Community College follows the semester format, with four short "semesters" in the academic year.

Colleges and Schools

Because it is a two-year community college, OCC is not divided into colleges and schools, but rather into programs.  OCC offers programs leading to five degrees:

• Associate in Applied Science
• Associate in Business Administration
• Associate in General Studies
• Associate in Liberal Arts
• Associate in Science

Student Life

OCC students who study at the Orchard Ridge Campus will enjoy its three restaurants, two of which are student teach labs for the acclaimed Culinary Studies Institute.

OCC students also will enjoy the athletics facilities at each campus, which are open to all enrolled students for fitness and recreation.

One of the services provided to OCC students are the childcare facilities at each campus. These centers are run by trained caregivers and provide interactive care for small children while their parents are attending classes. Fees and schedules for childcare vary slightly at each campus; so interested students should contact the campus of their choice for details.

The Womencenter is a college program that provides resources for female students of OCC and women in the community.  The goal of the center is to help women identify and achieve their personal, social and professional needs through education. The center offers workshops, seminars, support groups, peer counseling and more.

Athletics

The OCC "Raiders" athletics teams participate in nine intercollegiate sports, with past championships for the men's basketball team and the women's softball team.

Men's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

The OCC has five campuses located throughout Oakland County of Michigan:

• Auburn Hills
• Farmington Hills
• Royal Oak
• Southfield
• Waterford

Community Life

There are 13 parks and recreation areas in Oakland County, Michigan, offering many outdoor activities.  Visitors can enjoy horseback riding, boating, skiing, golf and miniature golf, picnics, swimming, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Interior Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NU offers an associate's degree program in interior design.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).