University of Nebraska - Kearney

Johnson County Community College Transfer Program to the University of Nebraska-Kearney Dr. Dana Vaux
308-865-8233
Interior and Product Design, BS vauxde@unk.edu
Academic Year 2023-2024 https://www.unk.edu/academics /itec/interior_design/index.php

Program Description

The AAS in Interior Design at JCCC transfers to the University of Nebraska – Kearney (UNK) Interior and Product Design, BS program. UNK accepts a maximum of 66 hours from all two-year schools with a “C” grade or better. Please note the total program hours for the AAS is 68 credit hours. A minimum total of 120 semester credit hours must be earned, of which 40 credit hours must be in 300 or 400 (Junior/Senior) level courses. A minimum of 32 semester credit hours applicable to the selected degree program must be earned through UNK. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required to complete the BS degree. The Interior and Product Design, BS program is not offered online. 

Admission Requirements

Transfer Student Admission Requirements:

  • Students must report all institutions where previously enrolled regardless of whether or not courses were completed/credit was earned.
  • Good academic standing at all prior institutions. If academic suspension is currently in effect admission to UNK is not possible.
    • Students on academic probation at a former institution are eligible for admission to UNK.
  • Good financial standing. Any outstanding balance at a prior school will not allow for admission to UNK.
    • Active student loans are not the same as having an outstanding balance. Student loans do not disqualify students from being eligible for admission.
  • Cumulative 2.0 (C average) transfer GPA.
    • Students who have attended multiple institutions will have all GPAs combined and averaged.

Transfer Student Admission Procedure:

Applications should be submitted no later than four (4) weeks prior to the term being applied for. Submit Applications online. 

  • Select the undergraduate transfer application, appropriately indicating resident or nonresident.
  • Select the term you intend to start at UNK. Applications are specific to the term indicated:
    • Fall (August) – Spring (January) – Summer (May)
  • Pay the $45 application fee

Following application submission:

  • Request all prior transcripts be sent to UNK
    • Electronic submissions for transcripts can be submitted online.
    • USPS – UNK Admissions 2510 11th Ave. Kearney NE 68849

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution. 

Program Requirements

Courses Required for JCCC A.A.S. in Interior Design and UNK in Interior and Product Design, BS 

JCCC
UNK
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
First Semester – 18 hours
DRAF 164 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 115Accessory Fundamentals 1 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 116Lighting Fundamentals 1 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 121Interior Design I (UNK IPD Required Course)3IPD 109Introduction to Design3
ITMD 127Elements of Floral Design 1 Elect 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 132Materials and Resources 3 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 230History of Interior Design I (UNK IPD Required Course) 3IPD 207History of Design I3
MATH 171College Algebra* (UNK LOPER 4)3MATH 102College Algebra3
Second Semester – 16 hours
DRAF 264CAD: Interior Design* (UNK IPD Required Course) 3IPD 265Design Technology I3
ITMD 181Interior Design Software I 1 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 202Interior Design II* (UNK IPD Required Course)3IPD 120Foundation Studio I3
ITMD 125Interior Textiles 3 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 231History of Interior Design II (UNK IPD Required Course) 3IPD 209History of Design II3
ITMD 271 3 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
Third Semester – 17 hours
ENGL 121Composition I* (UNK LOPER 2)3ENG 101English Composition I3
ITMD 129Design Communication* (UNK IPD Required Course)3IPD 125Design Drawing3
Select one of the following:
Interior Design Software II 1 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
CDTP 135
Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
CDTP 145
Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 214Building Construction and Environmental Systems for the Interior Designer* (UNK IPD Required Course)3ITEC 240Construction Materials/Methods3
ITMD 222Interior Design III* (UNK IPD Required Course)3IPD 206Foundation Studio II3
ITMD 260Practices and Procedures* 3 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 282Interiors Internship I* 1 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
Fourth Semester – 17 hours
ITMD 224
ITMD 235
Interior Design IV* and Kitchen and Bath Design* (UNK IPD Required Course)3IPD 210Design Studio I3
ITMD 270Interior Design Capstone* 1 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
ITMD 284Interiors Internship II* 1 Elec 200 Lower Level Elective Credit
MUS 128History of Rock and Roll Music (JCCC Humanities Elective/UNK LOPER 10)3MUS 107Introduction to Rock and Blues3
POLS 124American National Government (JCCC Social Science /or Economics Elective/UNK LOPER 7 LOPER 9)3PSCI 110Intro to American Politics3
ENGL 122Composition II* (JCCC General Education Elective/UNK LOPER 2 and Program requirement)3ENG 102English Composition II3

Additional required coursework for the Interior and Product Design, BS program will be taken at UNK. 

*

JCCC course has a prerequisite or corequisite. 

Last Approved 2/28/2026, 9:35:23 PM