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Accreditation
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Authorized by Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education.
Calendar Type
Quarter System (Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer), each starts in Sep, Jan, Apr and Jun
Credit Transfer
Maximum transferable credits cannot exceed 62.5% of total program length. Transfer credits will not be a part of GPA. For Details on credit transfer please click on 'Transfer Credits' tab below
Location(s)
Florida - FL (Bonita Springs)
Delivery Format
Online and Campus Education (Core classes in each program are taught at The Institute of Interior Design, general Education courses are taught online OR at Southwest Florida College (SWFC) campuses.)
Financial Support
Federal financial loans & grants, scholarship and veterans' benefits. For details, click on 'Financial Aid' tab below.
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Scholarship programs
The Institute of Interior Design savors the honor of having skilled professionals and tailored programs that are suitable to accomplish the needs of students and industry.
In order to confirm the high standards of educational excellence, the accreditation agencies continuously evaluate the integrity, continuous improvement, accountability and open communication of the institutions which reside on their rosters.
The accreditation instills confidence in the educational community and institutions' constituencies. In order to evaluate the transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study, the colleges and universities also rely on the accreditation status.
The Institute of Interior Design bears the honor of being majorly accredited by the following in honor to award diplomas, associate and bachelors’ degrees.
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
ACICS is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Following are the career services which are provided by the institution.
EXTERNSHIPS / COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
The cooperative education and externship programs enable the students of Institute of Interior Design to acquire working experiences while earning college education.
PORTFOLIO AND RESUME REVIEW
In the competitive job markets, professional resumes bear a great significance. The institution provides portfolio/resume writing and reviewing assistance to the students.
INTERVIEW ASSISTANCE
The Institute of Interior Design also provides professional etiquettes and interview tips to its students in order to enable them to impose a good impression on the employers during an interview session.
CAREERS FAIRS AND PORTFOLIO SHOWS
Career fairs and portfolio shows are also held by the institution in order to enable the students to show their talents and secure good jobs.
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Degree Programs
Core classes in each program are taught at The Institute of Interior Design, general Education courses are delivered online OR at Southwest Florida College (SWFC) campuses.- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interior Design
- Associates degree in Interior Design & Decorating (2 year)
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Diploma in kitchen and bath interior designers (1 year)
The Kitchen and Bath program was designed in accordance with National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) guidelines.
Careers
Career Options
(BS) in Interior Design- Private design firms
- Retail design centers
- Private practise
- Home builder design studios
- Interior designer
- Analyze client's needs goals
- Private practise
- Life safety requirements
- Kitch Designer
- Bath Designer
Hiring Companies
Companies that hire graduates from The Institute of Interior Design.- Richlin Interiors
- Robb & Stucky Interiors
- Contractor’s Choice Supply
- Creative Interior Design
- Freestyle Interiors
- Moore Pizzazz
- Expo Design Center
- Dillard’s Coconut Point
- Stickley
- Kira Krumm Interior Design
- 3DP Interiors
- Collins and Dupont Interior Design
- Kravet, Inc.
- K2 Design
- International Tile and Stone
- Architecture Artistica
- Design Works
- Design Group West
- Concepts in Design
Why ID
- Career Education
- An institute that understands creative or artistic
- Cooperative Education/Externships
- Career Fairs /career placement services
- Careers oriented / employer focused training/teaching
- Credits for Life Experience
- Small class size for individual attention
- Housing Opportunity with a beautiful natural scenic beauty
- Authorized under federal law to enroll international students
- Financial Aid Assistance
- Accredited Institute
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Graduates may go for National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam.
(4 year experience required for associate degree holder and 2 year experience for bachelors degree holder.) -
Member of The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the ASID benefits:
- Career options open to interior design students
- The Student Advisory Council (SAC)
- Student Representation
- Advancement Discounts
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Scholarship competitions are sponsored by ASID
- ASID/Joel Polsky Prize and Academic Achievement Award
- S. Harris/Educational Foundation Memorial Scholarship
- Yale R. Burge Competition
- ASID Educational Foundation/Mabelle Wilhelmina Boldt Memorial Scholarship
- Dora Brahms Award for Historic Preservation
Financial Aid
Federal Aid- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Work-Study (FWS)
- Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFELP)
- Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
- Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students
Scholarship programs
- Smart Choices Scholarship
- Public Service Grant
- The Imagine America Scholarship
Transfer Credit
Maximum transferable credits cannot exceed 62.5% of total program length. Transfer credits will not be a part of GPA. Credits can be transfered through.- Transfer Credit (Official transcript is required)
- Standardized Testing (Credits are awarded upon successful completion of College Level Examination Program (CLEP), ACT-PEP or DANTES subject testing)
- Credit for Life Experience (Prior Learning Assessment-PLA, Placement Assessment, Prior Learning Portfolio, Transcript Evaluation, Certifications and Training)
- Challenge Exams (Total of 24 credit hours are transferable through challenge exam with is minimum score of 70%)
About
ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
The Institute of Interior Design offers an exclusive learning environment by providing students with relevant working materials, resources and professional interior designers in order to enable them to crystallize a future in interior decoration and design.STRUCTURE OF INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
The programs at Institute of Interior Design are structured in a way to nurture students for careers in interior design and to hone their skills by education, experience and examination of the quality, beauty and function of interior spaces.COMMITMENT OF INSTITUTE OF INTERIOR DESIGN
The Institute of Interior Design shows a commitment to provide an environment that complements life-long learning of the students. The institute structures its environment in a way to enable its students to develop attitudes, build skills and acquire knowledge that is likely to assist in securing rewarding careers in design field.The Institute of Interior Design savors the honor of having skilled professionals and tailored programs that are suitable to accomplish the needs of students and industry.
ACCREDIT IONS
Accreditation is reckoned as a standard against which the schools, colleges and universities are evaluated in context of the quality of education and the operating practices.In order to confirm the high standards of educational excellence, the accreditation agencies continuously evaluate the integrity, continuous improvement, accountability and open communication of the institutions which reside on their rosters.
The accreditation instills confidence in the educational community and institutions' constituencies. In order to evaluate the transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study, the colleges and universities also rely on the accreditation status.
The Institute of Interior Design bears the honor of being majorly accredited by the following in honor to award diplomas, associate and bachelors’ degrees.
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
ACICS is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
CAREER SERVICES
The commitment to interior design career of students is not limited to graduation only. Placement services are provided by Institute of Interior Design in order to synchronize the skills of students with the requirements of industry. The institution works closely with different employers and develops relationships with interior design and decorating companies.Following are the career services which are provided by the institution.
EXTERNSHIPS / COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
The cooperative education and externship programs enable the students of Institute of Interior Design to acquire working experiences while earning college education.
PORTFOLIO AND RESUME REVIEW
In the competitive job markets, professional resumes bear a great significance. The institution provides portfolio/resume writing and reviewing assistance to the students.
INTERVIEW ASSISTANCE
The Institute of Interior Design also provides professional etiquettes and interview tips to its students in order to enable them to impose a good impression on the employers during an interview session.
CAREERS FAIRS AND PORTFOLIO SHOWS
Career fairs and portfolio shows are also held by the institution in order to enable the students to show their talents and secure good jobs.
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