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2 years (4 semesters)
Hazel McCallion Campus
(Mississauga)
Using your own laptop, you'll work collaboratively with faculty and classmates while enjoying 24/7 access to coursework, lecture notes, assignments, presentations and other resources. Because it mimics the structure of the workplace, this learning model gives Sheridan graduates a significant advantage in the job market.
In Sheridan's two-year Interior Decorating diploma program, your creativity will be nurtured.
Industry professionals — including suppliers, decorators and designers — are invited as guest lecturers to speak on a variety of subjects. You'll also gain knowledge of the Ontario Building Code.
You'll enter the work force with a developed interior decorating sensibility, plus the business acumen to compete for clients and run an efficient, profitable business.
Our students have consistently taken honours in the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA, previously CDECA) Design Competition.
Interior Decorating students also participate in the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Design Competition.
Sheridan's Interior Decorating diploma program is recognized by the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA™). The most influential association for decorators and design industry professionals in Canada.
After completing your two-year Interior Decorating program and building your portfolio, you may be interested in applying to Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program.
Program duration for September starts is two academic years. Program duration for January starts is 16 months continuous.
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Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
DESN 15436 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 |
DESN 10065 | Principles of Drafting | 3 |
DESN 10016 | Drawing Techniques | 3 |
DESN 14538 | Colour and Textile Applications | 3 |
COMM 19999 | Essential Communication Skills | 3 |
Total credits: 15
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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DESN 10000 | Interior Environments – Space Planning Basics | 3 |
INFO 13450 | Digital Communication: Introduction | 3 |
DESN 12758 | Finishes and Sustainable Issues | 3 |
DESN 10123 | Drafting – Residential Spaces | 3 |
HIST 15288 | History of the Decorative Arts | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 |
Total credits: 18
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
DESN 25738 | Interior Environments – Residential Spaces | 3 |
INFO 20016 | Digital Communication: Intermediate | 3 |
DESN 20065 | Rendering and Digital Visualization | 3 |
DESN 20025 | Lighting | 3 |
DESN 27370 | Window Treatments and Soft Furnishings | 3 |
BUSM 29402 | Business for Interior Decorating | 3 |
General Education Course (Open) | 3 |
Total credits: 21
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
DESN 26367 | Interior Environments – Commercial | 3 |
INFO 27380 | Digital Communication: Advanced | 3 |
DESN 20001 | Drawing and Communication Skills: Commercial Spaces | 3 |
DESN 23921 | Drafting and Detailing | 3 |
DESN 29402 | Kitchen and Bathroom Design | 3 |
BUSM 29798 | Professional Practice/Field Placement | 3 |
DESN 25436 | Home Fashion Display and Home Staging | 3 |
Total credits: 21
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
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Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
plus
or
*Applicants who have not completed a Visual Arts credit according to the requirements above will be asked to submit a portfolio. The Office of the Registrar will update your application in the Sheridan Application Portal to notify you if a portfolio is required. Please note that there is a portfolio assessment fee.
Applicants who have completed two semesters of an art, design, or architecture-related Ontario College certificate, diploma or degree program are not required to submit a portfolio.
Eligible applicants are selected based on previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses above), plus the results of their portfolio, if required.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
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Sheridan Interior Decorating graduates may gain employment in a variety of creative and exciting positions.
Sample job titles for our graduates include:
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Sheridan’s Social Service Worker – Gerontology program is the first in the province to offer our diploma program entirely online.
* Note: At this time, the virtual option is only open to domestic students.
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Sheridan recognizes and appreciates that advanced learning doesn’t always require standard classroom instruction, and that opportunities to advance skills and learn new technologies are everywhere.
If you have significant knowledge and experience in programming, web development, database and/or networking, you may choose to complete Advanced Entry Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (AEPLAR) Challenge Exams for academic credit towards your Sheridan Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma.
AEPLAR Challenge Exams are administered by and through the Sheridan College Assessment Centre or through an approved Test Centre. There are fees to write each exam (an Assessment Centre fee and a Challenge Exam fee).
Your completed Challenge Exam(s) will be evaluated to determine whether you’re eligible for credit in one or more courses within the identified program streams.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Advanced Standing credits are subject to Sheridan’s policies and procedures. Learn more about Sheridan’s Credit Transfer policies and procedures.
No. Challenge Exams are designed for applicants with knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education. If you have previous postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply for Advanced Standing instead — you may be eligible to apply your previously earned credits towards your new program at Sheridan.
Challenge Exams for applicants to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program are designed to test skills in specific knowledge streams within this program:
You can also choose to complete Challenge Exams for specific individual courses within the Computer Systems Technology program.
Complete a free self-assessment test to help you determine whether Challenge Exams are a good option for you.
You must meet the program admission requirements to be eligible for admission and PLAR.
Complete a free self-assessment test for each knowledge stream you wish to challenge. This will help you determine whether your current skills will enable you to succeed in the Challenge Exam(s).
Apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program.
To be eligible to complete Challenge Exams for this program, you must select "Advanced Entry" as the level of the program on your application.
Once Sheridan receives your application, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to register and pay for your Challenge Exam(s). Follow those instructions.
Once you’ve completed your Challenge Exam(s), subject matter experts in Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology will evaluate them within 10 business days. The Faculty will forward your results to the Office of the Registrar, and any approved credit transfers will be posted in your Credit Transfer centre. Exam feedback will not be provided.
If you receive an offer of admission to Sheridan, please follow the instructions to confirm your offer and pay your fees by the due dates indicated in order to reserve your spot in the program.
We wish you success in this process and look forward to seeing you at Sheridan!
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Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.
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Successful completion of the program will enable the graduate to:
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4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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If you decide you want to further your education and knowledge, transferring to our Honours Bachelor of Interior Design degree program is easy!
Graduates of Sheridan's Interior Decorating diploma with a minimum 3.0 program GPA may be eligible to seamlessly transfer into Year 2 of Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design degree program and receive credit for your academic achievement.
Interior Decorating graduates eligible for direct entry into Year 2 of the degree program are not required to meet the Honours Bachelor of Interior Design math requirement. However, it is in every applicant's best interest to complete a Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (U or M level) with a minimum final grade of 60%.
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement. The number of seats available for Year 2 direct entry is limited; meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Degree Completion Program Code: PBDDB
Duration: Full-time
Campus: Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga)
Start date: September
Apply through myStudentCentre: If you've recently been enrolled in a Sheridan program (Fall 2021 or later), you can apply directly to Sheridan through our internal application process on myStudentCentre. (In your dashboard, select the "Registration Status" tile and then "Apply to new program" to get started.) Select the Fall Start Term, then program “Honours Bachelor of Interior Design Degree Completion – PBDDB (2 years)” from the dropdown menu.
Apply through ontariocolleges.ca: If you're new to Sheridan, or if you completed your studies at Sheridan before Fall 2021, you'll need to apply through ontariocolleges.ca. To apply as a Degree Completion student, select program "Honours Bachelor of Interior Design Degree Completion – PBDDB" within the ontariocolleges.ca application.
Block Transfer will be awarded based on the following chart and program map for students who completed Sheridan's PINDE Interior Decorating program. Previously earned open General Education courses will be counted towards the PBAID Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program requirements and be calculated in the GPA.
Eligible students will receive credit for the following courses:
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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DESN 14857 | Interiors 1 | 3 |
DESN 17545 | Design Theory 1 | 3 |
DESN 18448 | Sustainable Practices 1 | 3 |
DESN 20036 | Interiors 2: Residential | 3 |
DESN 27900 | Digital Communications 1 | 3 |
DESN 15288 | Universal Design Practices | 3 |
DESN 17198 | Detailing 1 | 3 |
DESN 18263 | Design and Material Culture | 3 |
DESN 17900 | Drawing | 3 |
DESN 11975 | Drafting | 3 |
DESN 10102 | Colour & Materials | 3 |
Up to one Breadth Elective | 3 |
Please see the General Education Policy.
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Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum and its delivery are designed to address current social issues pertinent to the design industry. This enables students to broaden their understanding of their place within the world.
Fundamental to the vision of the program is the balance of creative and conceptual thinking with the technical and business aspects of the profession. Courses follow a logical sequence with the degree of difficulty building vertically from first year to fourth year.
The various streams provide a range of design problems building in size and scope, from simple to complex in various design sectors. The curriculum builds on fundamental introductions that ensures a strong foundation for students to apply additional more complex learning and skills developed later in the program.
Studio projects are designed to mimic professional practice and require applied theory, creativity and strong technical knowledge. Curriculum is also connected horizontally across each semester to help support the learning in courses happening simultaneously. This demonstrates the inter-connected knowledge and skills required to practice in the industry.
The program provides many opportunities that expose students to practicing professionals and professional practice. Industry leaders and representatives from professional associations like ARIDO and IDC are invited into the classroom as jurors and guest speakers throughout the four years. The internship also provides professional design work experience for students before they enter their final year of study.
The curriculum is student-centric and designed to equip students with the skills that are required for entry-level design positions and advanced study. Manual skills such as drafting, drawing and model making are developed alongside digital skills using current software. Students are also well-versed in the applicable building codes and regulations required to practice in Ontario. Students are exposed to valuable research skills and encouraged to continue their learning past graduation.
Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program aspires to:
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If you've graduated from a health-science degree other than athletic therapy or kinesiology, your application will be assessed on an individual basis.
If you're a graduate of Sheridan's Athletic Therapy or Kinesiology degree program, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.
This bridging program will be available in Spring/Summer 2024.
How to apply: Submit an application using the program code PBHSB.
After successfully completing the assigned bridging courses, you'll be admitted into Year 2 (Semester 3) of our Osteopathy degree. In order to earn your Osteopathy degree, you'll need to complete all courses in the remaining three years of the program, with the following exceptions.
*Athletic Therapy graduates are also exempt from the following course:
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Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
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Each year, Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P) program hosts a Writer-in-Residence. The 8-month residency is awarded to a writer who embodies the distinctiveness and dynamism of the & in our program name.
In addition to working on at least one specific writing project of their own during their tenure, the Writer-in-Residence is responsible for creative leadership, mentoring and public outreach in the area of creative writing and/or publishing.
Students in our CW&P program benefit from the work and mentorship of our Writer-in-Residence, who:
Fiction writer, editor and poet Cassidy McFadzean is joining Sheridan as the 2024–25 CW&P Writer-in-Residence.
McFadzean was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she earned an MA from the University of Regina. She went on to earn an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa, and an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College, where she was co-Editor-in-Chief and Fiction Editor of The Brooklyn Review.
McFadzean is the author of three books of poetry: Crying Dress (House of Anansi, 2024), Drolleries (McClelland & Stewart, 2019), and Hacker Packer (M&S, 2015). Her poetry has appeared in magazines across Canada and the U.S., has been anthologized in The Best Canadian Poetry, In Fine Form 2, and The New Wascana Anthology. Her fiction has appeared in Joyland, EVENT, Maisonneuve, and The Best Canadian Stories, and is forthcoming in Hazlitt, The Walrus, and Invisible Publishing's collaborative anthology Dead Writers.
In welcoming her to the post, CW&P's Associate Dean Morgan Dennis highlights McFadzean’s expertise in both poetry and fiction, as well as her editorial work at The Brooklyn Review: “McFadzean is such a well-rounded talent, which is exactly what our students are looking for. Plus, her experience in the literary journal market will be of great value to our in-house magazine—The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing."
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Are you a business lead who's looking to level up your company's culture of creativity and entrepreneurship?
Sheridan offers FREE, one-hour PD sessions on topics such as:
These workshops will catalyze your climate of innovation and give your team an exclusive look into Sheridan's one-of-a-kind graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation.*
Register your team for a FREE online one-hour masterclass!
Our new graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation is a great professional development (PD) opportunity for many company teams. The program teaches complex problem-solving, creativity, innovation and negotiation skills — competencies that make companies more resilient and adaptable as they face the unique challenges presented by the future of work.
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The Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.
In most cases, you need to score 70% or higher to pass the AET. If you score lower than 70%, you'll need to wait three months before you can try again (with some exceptions for certain exams).
Apprenticeship Exemption Tests are administered at the Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, through Sheridan's Assessment Centre.
Learn more about the AET, including eligibility criteria, available tests and how to register.
Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.
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Learn about Sheridan’s campuses, programs, support services, alumni and more.
Full-time 2 years Program code: PINDE
Start date | Campus | Delivery | Status |
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Sep 2025 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) |
In Person
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Domestic Available
International Available
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Jan 2026 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) |
In Person
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Domestic Available
International Available
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Jan 2026 | Virtual |
Online Synchronous
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Domestic Available
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Jan 2025 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) |
In Person
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Domestic Closed
International Closed
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