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JCCC's Interior Design program can teach you how to create beautiful, functional spaces — both residential and commercial. Interior design focuses on creating beautiful spaces as well as promoting client health and safety where we live and work.
What Will I Learn in JCCC's Interior Design Program?
At JCCC, our Interior Design degree program covers a variety of design topics, including textiles, floral design, systems, and more. Whether you are launching a second career or just starting out, you will get a comprehensive education in:
- Elements and principles of design
- Color design and theory
- Design furnishings, materials, finishes and equipment
- Construction methods
- Lighting, acoustics and indoor air quality
- Sustainable design practices
- Manual and digital drafting and interior design software applications
- Space planning, ADA and universal design
- Design presentation and communication techniques
- Kitchen and bath design
- Residential and commercial design
Why JCCC's Interior Design Program?
Get your associate degree from a program affiliated with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). By the time you complete your degree, you will have a portfolio of studio projects that will increase your prospects.
JCCC's Interior Design program is unique because it has three different paths that students can take.
- Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design: As part of the AAS degree, you will intern 160 hours. You will graduate ready to be successful from day one. Our connections to the industry can help you identify an internship and launch the kind of career you're looking for.
- Interior Design Assistant Certificate: Through 34 credit hours of Interior Design courses, you will learn about interior design, textiles and more. Upon completion of these courses, you can enter the working world of interior design. Other options include pursuing an associate degree at JCCC or transferring credits to a four-year university.
- Kitchen and Bath Design Certificate: At JCCC, you will work through Interior Design courses that focus on this specialty. After completing 54 credit hours, you will be qualified to take the Associate Kitchen and Bath Design (AKBD) certification exam.
The Interior Design AAS degree provides the educational foundation for the following exams:
- National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate Certification
- Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) certification
The employment rate for our graduates has been 100 percent. Many graduates end up at design firms in the area.
Our experienced, award-winning professors maintain strong ties to the industry. Professional designers often are guest speakers in our classes, and interior design showrooms welcome our students for off-site learning experiences. Each spring, select students can redesign a room in the Symphony Designers' Showhouse, a fundraiser for the Kansas City Symphony.
We are also unique because we offer online programs in Interior Design, giving you more flexibility with your schedule.
Resources and Tools for Interior Design Students at JCCC
You can join the Interior Design Student Association (IDSA) to network with industry professionals in many different organizations. These organizations include:
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
We recommend that before you plan your education path, you meet with an advisor. Following the proper course order will help ensure timely completion.
JCCC students have access to our Career Development Center and Academic Resource Center. Both centers offer you free assistance. The Academic Resource team can provide tutors, while the Career Development Center can help with job placement and résumés.
Maddy F., Kitchen and Bath Designer at Mission Kitchen and Bath
My education from JCCC set me up for success in the interior design industry; after graduation I left feeling confident in myself and my abilities.
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At JCCC, interior design is all about options. You can complete a certificate and join the workforce within a year. Another option is to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree to open even more doors. With three certificates and an AAS degree, JCCC can help you launch a career in line with your dreams.
Discover design processes, professional design documents, and best practices to prepare for your future as a:
- Commercial or residential interior designer
- Interior design project manager
- Sales designer or consultant for interior design showrooms or product lines
- Space planner for homes and commercial buildings
- CAD designer for interiors
- Kitchen and bath designer
- Home stager, color consultant, and finishes coordinator
Let professors at Johnson County Community College guide you into this lucrative industry. You'll complete the program with a portfolio featuring both creative and technical projects to showcase your work.
The U.S. Department of Labor compiles statistics on the careers involving interior design. You'll find information specifically related to careers in Kansas, including salary information and job prospects.
- Interior Designers
Download the Interior Design Program Outlook (PDF) for employment projections and salary information.
Need help with career decisions? Visit the Career Development Center.
JCCC is dedicated to ensuring money does not stop a student from pursuing an education. For this reason, we have various initiatives to make the cost of receiving an education more affordable.
Scholarships are available to Interior Design students. Be sure to look for grants and loans, also. Our Financial Aid Office can help you apply for aid.
Here's what we offer:
- Lower tuition
- Cav Guarantee Scholarship (for Johnson County high school graduates)
- Metro Rate (for Missouri residents in ZIP codes 640- and 641-)
- Easy scholarship application
- Financial aid experts and Free FAFSA advice
Supplies and textbook costs vary depending on your classes.
JCCC offers scholarships specifically for Interior Design students:
- Janet Alhom Memorial Interior Design Scholarship
- Bill and June Bailey Interior Design Scholarship
- IDSA Design Merit Award
- Harris Polsky Interior Design Scholarship
- Jack Harris Interior Design Scholarship
- Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS Scholarship
The Interior Design AAS degree at Johnson County Community College is an affiliated program of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
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Source: https://www.jccc.edu/academics/credit/interior-design/