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2026-2027 Catalog

Environmental Design, AAS

LOCATIONS:

Evansville - South Bend/Elkhart

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 122 - Applied Technical Mathematics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 Or Higher
XXXX XXX - Life/Physical Sciences Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3-5
ARTH 101 - Survey of Art and Culture I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
OR
ARTH 102 - Survey of Art and Culture II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *

Choose 3 credits from the following:

COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
COMM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 15

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

IVYT 113 - Student Success - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Sciences CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
EDSN 209 - Portfolio Preparation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2 ^

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 3

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

EDSN 103 - Introduction to Interior Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 107 - Design and Construction Graphics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 108 - Interior Design and Space Planning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 115 - Basic CAD for Interior Designers CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 200 - Lighting and Building Systems CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 201 - Materials and Finishes CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 203 - Professional Practice CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 204 - Advanced Interior Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 210 - History of Interior Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 27

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES

Environmental Design Selective I

Choose 3 credits from the following:

EDSN 101 - Design Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
VISC 101 - Design Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Environmental Design Selective II

Choose 12 credits from the following:

EDSN 104 - Textiles for Interiors CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 182 - Special Topics in Environmental Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
EDSN 192 - Special Topics in Environmental Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
EDSN 202 - Contract Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 211 - Kitchen and Bath Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 212 - Historic Preservation CREDIT HOURS: 3
EDSN 215 - Architectural Design and Rendering CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 217 - Visual Merchandising CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 221 - Kitchen and Bath Systems & Project Management CREDIT HOURS: 3
EDSN 224 - Travel Study CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
EDSN 280 - Co-op/Internship CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
EDSN 282 - Special Topics in Environmental Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
EDSN 292 - Special Topics in Environmental Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
GRDN 110 - Fundamentals of Gardening CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
GRDN 114 - Garden Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
GRDN 116 - Sustainable Gardening and Permaculture CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
VISC 115 - Vector Graphics & Pub Design I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ARTH 101 - Survey of Art and Culture I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
ARTH 102 - Survey of Art and Culture II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 15

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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^Capstone Course

DEGREE OUTCOMES

Produce accurate construction drawings using appropriate drafting tools, scales, and measurement techniques.
Design comprehensive interior solutions integrating client needs, design principles, and human behavior theories.
Demonstrate effective written, oral and graphic communication using appropriate technical resources
Apply CAD knowledge and techniques to develop interior design solutions.
Integrate building systems knowledge to meet design criteria and identify and apply relevant codes and regulations.
Develop and evaluate space plans and interior design concepts ensuring health, safety, accessibility, function, and aesthetics, and compliance with sustainability standards.
Apply project management techniques to create schedules, assess quality control, and prepare standard project documentation.

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Environmental Design, AAS

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GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

Choose 3 credits from the following:

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 15

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 3

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 27

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES

Environmental Design Selective I

Environmental Design Selective II

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 15

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

DEGREE OUTCOMES