The Interior Design AAS degree focuses on interior design career preparation. The Interior Design AAS degree provides the educational start to apply for the National Council of Interior Design Qualification, NCIDQ, exam and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED, Green Associate Certification exam. Interior Design AAS degree graduates are qualified to take the Associate Kitchen and Bath Design, AKBD, certification exam. The JCCC Interior Design Program provides relevant curriculum with experiential learning that emphasizes the student’s ability to think creatively, critically and collaboratively in preparation of entering professional employment. Theory and application dovetail in the classroom and community, providing exposure to business and industry standards, professional practices, and progressive design opportunities through cultivated industry relationships. Two required internships help develop technical, creative and business skills.

Faculty have worked in the field, which equips them to offer valuable firsthand knowledge of what it takes to succeed.

JCCC's interior design program is recognized by the National Kitchen and Bath Association as an NKBA Affiliated program.

Note: Some coursework for the Interior Design programs requires a “C” or higher for continuous enrollment and to be awarded degree completion.

(Major Code 2750; CIP Code 50.0408)

Interior Design Program web page

Program Learning Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Interior Design, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  •  Identify, research, analyze, and synthesize design solutions.
  • Acquire skills and credentials to apply for the National Council of Interior Design Qualification, NCIDQ exam, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED, and the Green Associate Certification exam.
  • Acquire experiential learning that emphasizes the student’s ability to think creatively, critically, and collaboratively to solve design challenges.
  • Graduate with practical skills and knowledge that align with current industry demands, enabling immediate entry into entry-level positions in Interior Design.
  • Exhibit the ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment.
  • Communicate interior design solutions, ideas, and methods through oral and artistic presentations.
  • Exhibit career preparedness and a professional body of work.
  • Acquire academic credits and a portfolio of work for transfer to a four-year college or university, personal use, and/or career development.