Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator?
2. Do you teach upholstering and drapery making?
3. Do my credits from another college transfer in to the degree requirements at TCC?
4. Is there a four-year college locally which offers a Bachelor's degree in interior design?
5. How long will it take me to complete the degree requirement at TCC?
6. Do my credits achieved at TCC transfer to a four-year college?
7. Does the TCC interior design program award work credit for some of the classes in the curriculum?
8. Does the TCC interior design program award credit for a required curriculum class based on a portfolio review of my work?
9. Are credits from high school or a vocational school accepted for transfer at TCC?
10. Can I get my AAS degree faster than the standard two years?
11. What determines the status of a full time and part time student?
12. Do you offer a crash course in interior design?
13. What is the certificate in Career Studies? What can I do with it?
14. What is the starting base pay for an interior design graduate?
15. Can I start my own interior design business with only my AAS degree?is.
16. I've heard a lot about certification of interior designers. What is it?
17. Is it important to belong to professional design organizations?
18. Will the education I receive at TCC prepare me for the Certification testing?
19. What type of entry- level design position can I get with my AAS degree?
20. Will the design program assist me in job placement?
21. I want to make a career n historic restoration and interpretation with a foundation such as Colonial Williamsburg. Does my education at TCC prepare me for this?
22. How important are AutoCAD skills in the interior design profession?
23. I am returning to school after many years. I am apprehensive about doing well in my classes. Is there support for people like me?
24. I don't test well. Will my professors work with me on this?