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
Academic Plan Code
5070
Total credits required
45
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
  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
  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.
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.

Facilities Managers
$93,180
Interior Designers
$56,130
Retail Salespersons
$34,110
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
$68,410

* 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 HU 3
INT115 Historical Architecture and Furniture AHM, HU 3
INT122 Digital Visualization for Design 3
ARC/INT111 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ARC/INT112 3
INT145 Drawing and Rendering Studio 3
INT165 Space Planning Studio 3
INT120 Modern Architecture and Furniture AHM, 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 Custom Design Studio 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 HU 3
INT115 Historical Architecture and Furniture AHM, HU 3
ARC/INT111 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 AHM, 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
ARC/INT112 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 Custom Design Studio 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
  • AHM = Arts and Humanities
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
Official Curriculum Documentation
View catalog page
Catalog page: https://scottsdalecc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5070-SCC05
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

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