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. o 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. o 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. Apply online at https://www.unk.edu/admissions/undergraduate-application-options.php When completing the application: 

  • 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: o Fall (August) – Spring (January) – Summer (May)
  • Pay the $45 application fee

Following application submission:

  • Request all prior transcripts be sent to UNK
    • Electronic submissions – admissions@unk.edu
    • USPS –  UNK Admissions 2510 11th Ave. Kearney NE 68849

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
ITMD 115Accessory Fundamentals1
ITMD 116Lighting Fundamentals1
ITMD 121Interior Design I3
ITMD 127Elements of Floral Design1
ITMD 132Materials and Resources3
ITMD 230History of Interior Design I3
MATH 171College Algebra*3MATH 102College Algebra3
Second Semester – 16 hours
DRAF 264CAD:Interior Design*3
ITMD 181Interior Design Software I*1
ITMD 202Interior Design II*3
ITMD 125Interior Textiles3
ITMD 231History of Interior Design II3
ITMD 271Budgeting and Estimating*3
Third Semester – 17 hours
ENGL 121Composition I*3ENG 101English Composition I3
ITMD 129Design Communication*3
Select one of the following:
Interior Design Software II1
ITMD 214Building Construction and Environmental Systems for the Interior Designer*3
ITMD 222Interior Design III*3
ITMD 260Practices and Procedures*3
ITMD 282Interiors Internship I*1
Fourth Semester – 17 hours
ITMD 224Interior Design IV*3
ITMD 235Kitchen and Bath Design*3
ITMD 270Interior Design Capstone*1
ITMD 284Interiors Internship II*1
MUS 128History of Rock and Roll Music3
POLS 124American National Government3
ENGL 122Composition II*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 Wed Oct 22 20:12:15 2025