Arlene Thomas
Department Chair
Interior Design Instructor
(949) 582-4615

Alinde Bittner Herron
Interior Design Instructor
(949) 582-4935

Office Hours

Saddleback College offers an interdisciplinary Interior Design curriculum in conjunction with two other southern California community colleges: Fullerton College, Orange Coast College. This regional program provides multi-level, accredited courses that prepare students with the competencies required to enter the Interior Design profession. The Associate degree will be awarded after completion of Level III.

Interiors Merchandising - Level I
The Interiors Merchandising level provides the student with a short-term certificate program leading to employment in merchandising or sales.

Interior Design Assistant - Level II
The Interior Design Assistant level meets the educational standards that can lead to minimum preparation for design certification and employment as a Design Assistant.

Interior Design Professional - Level III
The Interior Design Professional level meets the educational standards leading to employment and certification as a professional Interior Designer.

Check our Interior Design Club Website.

Employment Opportunities:
     Interior Design Assistant in Residential/Commerical Design
     Historic Preservation Specialist
     Manufacturer’s Sales Representative
     Interiors Merchandiser
     Model Home Designer
     Color or Lighting Specialist
     Computer-Aided Design Specialist
     Design Journalist
     Kitchen & Bath Designer
     Professional Interior Designer

For more information contact  Department Chair, 
ArleneThomas at (949) 582-4615 athomas@saddleback.edu  
or Alinde Bittner - at (949) 582-4935 or abittner@saddleback.edu .

View our certificates in the College Catalog under Certificates and Degrees - Interior Design.

Fall 2009 Class Schedule - Spring 2010 Class Schedule
 
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