Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Interior Furnishings, Career Pathway certificate

• Do you want to bring out the hidden potential of an environment?
• Are you interested in learning the communication, design, drafting, and drawing skills sought after by employers?
• Would you like to learn how the layout, furnishings, textiles, and lighting used in a space work together to create a functional and beautiful room – and apply these skills to sales and retail showroom positions?

The Interior Furnishings Career Pathway prepares you for entry-level employment in the interior furnishings industry, for positions in sales and retail showrooms. This certificate also creates the foundation to advance your interior design skills, career options, and education at PCC and beyond.

Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete

Award	Length	Financial aid eligible	Currently accepting students?
Career Pathway Certificate: Interior Furnishings	Less than 1 year

Learn more about Interior Design and all 4 awards available »

Jobs

The average wage for Interior Designers is $50,000 to $55,000, with Interior Furnishing Sales positions usually starting at $25,000 to $35,000 per year.

Finish your degree

The Interior Furnishings Career Pathway Certificate leads to additional Interior Design certificates and degrees. Continue your education to give yourself more job opportunities and career advancement.

Is it for me?

• Who: High school graduates (and high school equivalency). Placement into Reading 115, Writing 115, MTH 20.
• Where: PCC Sylvania
• When: Three terms

Program cost

Use the cost calculator to see the estimated costs.

Courses

Course listing for the 2023-2024 catalog year.

Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Credits
ID 100	Design Drafting and Visual Communication	3
ID 122	History of Furniture-Ancient to 1800	3
ID 131	Introduction to Interiors	3
Second Term
ID 120	Interior Products and Materials I	3
ID 123	History of Furniture-1800 to Present	3
ID 125	Computer Drafting for Interior Designers	3
ID 130	Building Systems for Interior Design	3
ID 135	Professional Practices for Designers	3
Third Term
ID 121	Sustainable Materials for Residential Interiors	3
ID 230	Textiles for Interiors	3
ID 232	Business Communication for Interior Design	3
ID 236	Lighting Design	3
	Total Credits	36

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