Academic Catalogs

ID A240: Interior Design Internship

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Eff Term Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 02/11/2026
Top Code 130200 - Interior Design and Merchandising (CTE)
Units 2 Total Units 
Hours 108 Total Hours (Other Hours 108)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Total Student Learning Hours 108
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Open Entry/Open Exit No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

A supervised internship related to classroom-based learning at a fashion-related work site. PREREQUISITE: ID A210 and ID A215, or concurrent enrollment. ADVISORY: ID A130. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Demonstrate employability skills and established objectives at an internship site.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Conduct search for appropriate internship site related to education and career goals.
  • 2. Dress appropriately for internship site.
  • 3. Interview at an internship site and present oneself professionally.
  • 4. Follow employment policies of internship site.
  • 5. Build self-identity and confidence as a worker.
  • 6. Observe the dynamics of human relations in the work environment.
  • 7. Apply skills learned in the classroom under actual working conditions.
  • 8. Write measurable learning objectives.
  • 9. Evaluate accomplishment of learning objectives and effectiveness of internship site and program.
  • 10. Maintain a record of internship experiences, accomplished goals, and time spent at each field site visit.
  • 11. Identify employability skills related to individual field sites.

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Directed/Independent Study (40)
  • Field Experience (90)
  • Work Experience (20)

Instructional Techniques

Students spend 8 hours/week at approved field study job site.

Reading Assignments

1. Assigned reading from texts/handouts and online articles.

Writing Assignments

Write measurable goals for internship experience.

Out-of-class Assignments

Complete required minimum number of hours at approved work site. Maintain a record of internship experience and documentation of hours. Students will spend about .5-1 hour per week maintaining contact with their instructor and records of their internship. It is possible for them to complete this at their work site.

Study Non-Contact Hours Recommended

0

Methods of Student Evaluation

  • Written Assignments

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Evaluation by internship site supervisor Self-evaluation of accomplishment of objectives Evaluation by internship instructor

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Write measurable goals for internship experience. Maintain a record of internship experience and documentation of hours.

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Eligible Discipline(s)

  • Interior design: Any bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.