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
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- 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.
- Interpret information gathered through research to generate solutions for problems related to kitchen and bath planning.
- Apply knowledge of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices to solve 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 to solve problems related INT145AA, INT145AB, to kitchen and bath planning.
- Integrate criticism in an effective manner to refine solutions related to kitchen and bath planning.
- Recognize industry accepted professional ethics and conduct.
- Employ estimating, budget coordination, and information management to complete 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 annual median wages* for this program. 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.
Facilities Managers
$83,990 Show expanded career information for Facilities Managers
Interior Designers
$55,760 Show expanded career information for Interior Designers
Retail Salespersons
$30,630 Show expanded career information for Retail Salespersons
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
$61,950 Show expanded career information for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
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 Pathway Planner tool in your 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 |
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or | or | Critical course | 3 | ||
Gateway course | 3 | ||||
or ( and ) | or ( and ) | Critical course | 3 | ||
or or or or or or or | or or or or or or or | Select one course from the following: | SB or C, G, SB or None or H, HU or HU or None or None or None | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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or | or | 3 | |||
Critical course | 3 | ||||
Critical course | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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or ( and ) | or ( and ) | Critical course | 3 | ||
3 | |||||
or ( and ) | or ( and ) | Critical course | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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or | or | Critical course | 3 | ||
Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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or ( and ) | or ( and ) | Critical course | 3 | ||
or ( and ) | or ( and ) | Critical course | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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or | or | 3 | |||
Critical course | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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3 | |||||
or ( and ) | or ( and ) | Critical course | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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or or or or or or or | or or or or or or or | Select one course from the following: | SB or C, G, SB or None or H, HU or HU or None or None or None | 3 | |
Critical course | 3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
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鈥檚 for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .
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.