Residential Kitchen and Bath Design Specialist Certificate - Academic Plan
Kitchen and Bath Design is an exciting and profitable specialty of the Interior Design industry. The Interior Design Program at ACC offers an abbreviated format of Kitchen and Bath Design education in the Residential Kitchen and Bath Design Specialist Certificate. This certificate allows students to attain the necessary training, enabling them to enter the job market in the Kitchen and Bath industry. Students can complete the certificate in three (3) short semesters.
The Interior Design Program at ACC is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Although NKBA does not yet accredit the certificate program, NKBA standards are met by the courses offered in the certificate. After completing the certificate, students are ready to enter the Kitchen and Bath design field knowing industry-used software and standards. After working as a Kitchen and Bath Designer for a few years, they may pursue the Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and Certified Bath Design (CKB) qualifications.
Course Availability
Total Credits = 30
| Required Courses - Major Courses | Credits | Pre or Co Reqs Required | Course Available Fall? | Course Available Spring? | Course Available Summer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD 1105 - AutoCAD for Interiors | 4 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IND 2200 - Drafting for Interiors* | 4 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| IND 2204 - Estimating Interior Materials* | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| IND 2501 - Kitchen and Bath Design | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| IND 2300 - Interior Construction* | 4 | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| IND 2502 - Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design | 4 | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| IND 2080 - Internship | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAR 1011 - Principles of Sales | 3 | No | Yes | No | No |
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of the appropriate college-readiness course.
- Course availability is subject to change.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to the 2022/2023 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.