NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Western Michigan University - Main Campus
Program: Interior Design
Interior Design emphasizes the application of analytical, technical, business, and aesthetic skills in the development of spaces for living, working and/or relaxation. Graduates are employed with architectural and design firms in interior/facilities management divisions of large corporations, retailing home furnishings, and marketing positions and showroom management.
IMPORTANT: Interior Design at WMU limits enrollment into this program. Acceptance is selective and competitive. Please be sure to read the information about the acceptance process for students seeking to pursue the Interior Design program.
Interior design is a four-year program from a student's first fall semester at WMU. Students are strongly encouraged to start at WMU and take NMC classes in summers.
Laura Ciccantell is the contact person for this program at laura.ciccantell@wmich.edu or (269) 387-3474.
Basic Requirements
Completion of the BASIC requirements as listed at NMC will fulfill most of the general requirements at WMU. WMU requires two additional General Education courses at the 300-400 level to be taken at WMU plus an upper level writing requirement (Proficiency #2 at WMU). Upon request at the NMC Records Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) SATISFIED".
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Academic Area |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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Communications |
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ENG 111 & 112 |
English Composition |
8 |
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Humanities |
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ART 111 |
History of Western Art I |
4 |
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ART 112 |
History of Western Art II |
4 |
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Select one additional class from Group 1 Humanities - not ART |
3 |
|
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Natural Science |
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Select 2 courses representing 2 departments from Group 1 Natural Science list including one LECTURE/LAB |
6 | |
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Social Science |
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|
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Select 2 courses representing 2 departments from Group 1 Social Science |
6 | |
|
Mathematics |
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| 3 | ||
Additional Requirements
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Classes |
Credits |
|
|---|---|---|
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ACC 121 |
Accounting I |
4 |
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ART 132 |
3-D Design |
3 |
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BUS 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
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CIS 100 |
Computers in Business |
3 |
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COM 111 |
Public Speaking |
4 |
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MKT 201 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
Quantification Intellectual Skills Requirement
Students completing MTA will fulfill this requirement.
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Updated: Spring 2023