Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Kitchen & Bath Design and enter the workforce. Students explore overall kitchen and bath design processes, materials, AutoCAD software skills, and space planning principles. Students will complete a four-credit internship working under the direction of the Program Director at a design firm or design-related company in northern Colorado. Career path options include becoming a designer in a kitchen and bath or interior design business setting. Past internships have included Hixon Interiors, Eheart Interior Solutions, Earthwoods, and HighCraft Builders. Successful completion of the Interior Design degree fulfills the education requirement to take the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) exam to become a professional interior designer. Work experience is needed, so please consult an Advisor.

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First Semester

AEC 1210Basic Architectural Drafting

4

IND 1103Communication in Design

1

IND 1101Introduction to Interior Design

3

IND 2201Graphic Communication

4

IND 2501Kitchen and Bath Design

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

AEC 1520Construction Materials and Systems

3

IND 2204Estimating Interior Materials

3

IND 2701Professional Practice for Interior Designers

2

IND 2502Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design

4

IND 2080Internship

4

Total Credit Hours:16
Semester Note: To enroll in IND 2080, you must have a GPA of 3.0 or approval from the Program Director.

Total Credit Hours: 32