Certificates

Certificates offer the possibility to study a concentrated area without the expense or time commitment of seeking an entire degree. If you are ready to advance your career or become an expert in an emerging field, a certificate program can open the door for you to pursue your goals.

Residential Interiors Certificate »
Learn the principles of residential interiors, principles of design, and functional knowledge for evaluating interiors.

Residential Interiors Certificate

This certificate is designed for students and industry professionals who want formal education in principles of residential interiors, principles of design, and a functional knowledge to help them evaluate interiors.

Learn how to evaluate:

residential design
floor plans
furniture arrangements
circulation patterns
use of color
lighting design
elements and principles of design applied to interiors

Program Curriculum

This certificate requires successful completion of three courses totaling nine credits: INTD 129 and 336, plus either INTD 200 or 255.

Required Courses

INTD 129 - Intro to Interior Design (3 cr.)
INTD 336 - Color (3 cr.)

Electives (choose one)

INTD 200 - Housing Values in America (3 cr.), available on-campus only
INTD 255 - Residential Interiors (3 cr.)

More Information

About distance education, registration, and approved courses:

Michele Sterling
(970) 491-2520
msterling@learn.colostate.edu

About the curriculum:

Dr. Stephanie Clemons
Design and Merchandising
sclemons@cahs.colostate.edu

Certificate at a Glance

Delivery

Online. Some courses also available on-campus.

Total Credits

9 credits

Tuition

$249 per credit

Time Frame

Varies based on the number of credits completed each semester.

Designed For

Students, family and consumer science instructors and teachers, real estate professionals, and others with a personal interest in interior design.

What you will earn

A Certificate of Completion will be issued when all courses have been completed with a passing grade.