Benefit from experiential learning emphasizing creativity and collaboration. Graduates are qualified to take the Associate Kitchen and Bath Design (AKBD) certification exam.
Do you have a creative eye and attention to detail
Learn all about design — from color to furniture to building codes — to make a space both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Dig deep into topics like textiles, floral design, and space planning. Practice drafting and get hands-on experience using the software the pros use.
Find your perspective reflecting on your knowledge, experience, and intuition. Understand how to create sustainable interiors and design furnishings to stand out without hindering movement or comfort.
Master what you’ll need to know to take key industry exams and register as an interior designer. For more details, see JCCC’s professional licensure disclosures.
Meet with an Interior Design advisor before you plan your education path. Classes need to be taken in a specific order to ensure timely completion, but the degree offers many options to help you launch the career you want.
More than what you learn in the classroom
All Interior Design courses are taught by award-winning professors with real-world experience. Network with professionals throughout your studies. You’ll have the chance to join several national industry student organizations:
- Interior Design Student Association (IDSA)
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
- National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Each spring, selected students redesign a room in the Symphony Designers’ Showhouse, a fundraiser for the Kansas City Symphony. You also complete a160-hour internship. You will graduate with a portfolio of studio projects and connections to many professional contacts.
Technical, creative, and business skills
Meet with an Interior Design advisor before you plan your education path. Classes need to be taken in a specific order to ensure you can complete them in two years, but the department offers many options to help you prepare for the career you want.
- Hone your knowledge in cabinets, fixtures, appliances, plumbing, and electrical solutions for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Master drafting for residential interior design and use the industry-design software.
- Develop knowledge in safety, building codes, space planning, and product selection.
Instill deeper trust with your clients
After successfully completing JCCC’s courses, you qualify to take the Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (CKBD) exam that can set you apart from the competition.
Get the competitive edge
Continue your studies and go on to earn an Interior Design AAS at JCCC, or you can transfer your certificate to a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
JCCC has transfer agreements with several well-regarded regional and national four-year institutions. Talk with the Interior Design department chair to learn more.
The U.S. Department of Labor compiles statistics on Interior Design careers involving interior design. Find information specifically related to careers in Kansas, including salary information and job prospects.
Need help with homework? No problem!
The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject — they can help you with your next paper or presentation. And JCCC’s small Kitchen & Bath Design classes — most have fewer than 20 students — means you get one-on-one attention and personalized feedback from your professors.
Contact Info:
James T. Lane, Jr., Dean, Arts & Design, Humanities & Social Scinces
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3703
Location: OCB 264
Email: jlane@jccc.edu
