Enhance Homes--and Your Career--with an Interior Design Degree
by BJ Fairfax
bj.fairfax@careerschooldirectory.com
Career School Directory Columnist
If you notice the subtle difference that colors, textures, angles, and lighting can make in the ambience of a room, you may have the stylish eye necessary for interior design. A degree in this creative field can open the door to a successful design career.
Career Education in Interior Design
You may already be well known in your circle of friends and family for possessing divine taste and an eye for interior design. However, without the proper
career training, it will be tough to build a client base and make a living doing what you love. In order to secure most entry level interior design positions, you'll need some formal education, preferably a bachelor's degree.
In addition to your formal career education, 24 states and the District of Columbia currently require all interior design professionals to pass a national licensing exam before they can practice independently. In order to sit for the exam, you must have at least six years of combined education and experience in interior design.
The standard career training for most successful interior design professionals is a
college degree followed by a one- to three-year apprenticeship in the field. After these important elements of your career training are complete, you are ready to sit for the licensing exam, if required in your state, and begin building a clientele and a reputation all your own.
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About the Author
BJ Fairfax holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She writes for a variety of print and online publications.
Posted on April 6, 2007 at 10:11 AM
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