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

Offered At
Scottsdale
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

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Plan kitchen and bath spaces that integrate furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and equipment according to client needs.
  2. Plan kitchens and baths using the elements and principles of design.
  3. Apply information gathered through research in generating solutions for problems related to kitchen and bath planning.
  4. Apply knowledge of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices when solving problems related to kitchen and bath planning.
  5. 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.
  6. Collaborate with individuals and professionals when solving problems related to kitchen and bath planning.
  7. Integrate criticism in an effective manner in the refinement of solutions related to kitchen and bath planning.
  8. Recognize industry-accepted professional ethics and conduct.
  9. Employ estimating, budget coordination, and information management when completing a design project related to kitchens and baths.

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

Retail Salespersons

$34,110

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

$68,410

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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INT201 Color and Design Communication Studio 3
INT205 Residential Design 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INT210 Interior Materials Studio 3
INT212 Kitchen and Bath Studio 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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.