Interior Design, A.A.S.

JJC Program Code: FA200

ICCB Program Code: FINE 0086

• Interior designers analyze a client’s needs, goals and life/safety requirements. They will develop: 

  • working drawings for non-load bearing walls 

  • floor plans 

  • lighting plans  

  • furniture and materials/finishes 

  • bids, contracts and professional services necessary to implement a final design solution 

• JJC’s interior design program is accredited with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). 

• JJC’s interior design program offers options for careers in the following: 

  • residential design 

  • contract design  

  • office planning 

• More specifically, this degree preps you for careers such as: 

  • Registered Interior Designers 

  • Registered Residential Interior Designers 

  • Certified Kitchen Designers (CKD) 

  • Certified Bath Designers (CBD) 

  • Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Specialists 

• JJC course offerings include topics in universal design and barrier-free design applications, with much coursework including computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software.  

• JJC’s curriculum will provide you with the necessary background information you’ll need to sit for the following exams:  

  • Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) exam 

  • Certified Bath Designer (CBD) exam 

  • National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam 

• If you pursue a JJC interior design degree, you can choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree through our 2+2 agreement with several four-year colleges.  

• Graduates of the program may also choose to enroll in a third year of education at JJC to earn an Advanced Designer Certificate of Achievement program.  

• You can also take part in JJC’s Interior Design Club. This includes student chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (A.S.I.D) and National Kitchen and Bath (NKBA).