Interior Design Kitchen and Bath
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Interior Design Kitchen and Bath is intended to provide students with the knowledge and creative skills important to planning and developing kitchen and bath design solutions. The program prepares students for entry-level career in a kitchen and bath studio including, but not limited to, kitchen and bath planning, retail sales, and wholesale sales, or to advance within related job fields. Students will study design principles and elements, color theory, drawing, space planning, industry guidelines and standards, and other factors utilized in kitchen and bath design. The program helps to prepare students for National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) certifications. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Interior Design is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Interior Design Kitchen and Bath (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5070
Total credits required
45
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Plan kitchen and bath spaces that integrate furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and equipment according to client needs.
- Plan kitchens and baths using the elements and principles of design.
- Apply information gathered through research in generating solutions for problems related to kitchen and bath planning.
- Apply knowledge of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices when solving problems related to kitchen and bath planning.
- Express ideas and their rationale according to architecture, interior design, and National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) standards through visual media including ideation, sketches, drawings, renderings, and plans.
- Collaborate with individuals and professionals when solving problems related to kitchen and bath planning.
- Integrate criticism in an effective manner in the refinement of solutions related to kitchen and bath planning.
- Recognize industry-accepted professional ethics and conduct.
- Employ estimating, budget coordination, and information management when completing a design project related to kitchens and baths.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Interior Designers
$56,130 Show expanded career information for Interior Designers
Retail Salespersons
$34,110 Show expanded career information for Retail Salespersons
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
$68,410 Show expanded career information for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Facilities Managers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT101 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 | |||
| INT115 | Historical Architecture and Furniture | H, HU | 3 | ||
| INT122 | Digital Visualization for Design | 3 | |||
| ARC141 or INT131 |
Architectural CAD I: Introduction or Introduction to CAD for Interior Design | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC142 or INT132 |
Architectural CAD II: Plans and Elevations or Advanced CAD for Interior Design | 3 | |||
| INT145 | Drawing and Rendering Studio | 3 | |||
| INT165 | Space Planning Studio | 3 | |||
| INT120 | Modern Architecture and Furniture | HU | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT201 | Color and Design Communication Studio | 3 | |||
| INT205 | Residential Design | 3 | |||
| INT210 | Interior Materials Studio | 3 | |||
| INT212 | Kitchen and Bath Studio | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT241 | Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 | |||
| INT242 | Interior Design Professional Practices | 3 | |||
| INT265 | Building Systems | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT101 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 | |||
| INT115 | Historical Architecture and Furniture | H, HU | 3 | ||
| ARC141 or INT131 |
Architectural CAD I: Introduction or Introduction to CAD for Interior Design | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT120 | Modern Architecture and Furniture | HU | 3 | ||
| INT122 | Digital Visualization for Design | 3 | |||
| INT145 | Drawing and Rendering Studio | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC142 or INT132 |
Architectural CAD II: Plans and Elevations or Advanced CAD for Interior Design | 3 | |||
| INT165 | Space Planning Studio | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT201 | Color and Design Communication Studio | 3 | |||
| INT205 | Residential Design | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT210 | Interior Materials Studio | 3 | |||
| INT212 | Kitchen and Bath Studio | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT241 | Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 | |||
| INT242 | Interior Design Professional Practices | 3 | |||
| INT265 | Building Systems | 3 |
Course Area Key
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187168).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Interior Design Kitchen and Bath