The online interior design program at Miami Dade College focuses on planning a space and designing for residences, corporate and retail projects. Students learn how to use industry software to design a space and study color and design theory throughout the 350 hours of instruction. Although students set their own pace and the program is ongoing, most students take about six months to complete it. The continuing education course is open to all students.
Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
305-237-8888
mdc.edu
At Florida International University, the College of Architecture and the Arts offers a Master of Interior Design and a Master of Arts in Interior Design. Although the online courses vary by semester, interior design courses have included the history of modern interior design and modern interiors along with design theories. For entrance into the program, students are required to submit a portfolio. At the basic freshman candidate level, the portfolio must include at least one drawing by the applicant.
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-3181
fiu.edu
With four Florida on-site locations to choose from, the Art Institutes has a strong online interior design program. Courses focus on planning an interior space, choosing the appropriate colors, picking furniture and enhancing an area’s livable space. The school’s Bachelor of Science program requires a total of 180 credits for graduation, with the bulk of those credits in interior design courses such as environmental and residential design, lighting and theories of color. A high school diploma or GED is required for admission into the program. Although the school has numerous Florida locations, the online administration office for students with admissions questions is based in Pittsburgh.
The Art Institutes
420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
877-872-8869
artinstitutes.edu