Upcoming Kitchen & Bath Design
information sessions
- June 25, 2008, 2 - 4 PM
- August 5, 2008, 10 AM - 12 Noon
- International Market Square (IMS)
- Suite C-19
- 275 Market Street
- Minneapolis, MN 55405
- Confirm attendance via email to Arlynne Wolf.
Kitchen and Bath Design program
Century's one-of-a-kind Kitchen and Bath Design Program offers you a short, yet thorough education. Our 30 semester credit program is endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and is the only stand-alone, one-year program in the United States.
Our program:
- Provides you with the knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in kitchen and bath design.
- Prepares you to obtain either an entry-level or more advanced position in the industry, depending on your background.
Please note: Our program has a fall-only start for all options.
Program benefits include:
- Daytime classes, conveniently located at International Market Square, the major interior design center in Minneapolis, MN.
- Quick completion - The program can be completed in two semesters (full-time)or four semesters (part-time). Part-time (daytime or online) is customized for each student by faculty.
- Student memberships in the NKBA Chapter of their particular state.
- Membership in the Century College Student Chapter of NKBA.
- Graduates qualify to take the AKBD (Associate of Kitchen & Bath Design) certification exam.
Required courses (Kitchen and Bath Design emphasis):
- Presentation standards (hand drafting)
- Construction and mechanical systems
- Basics of kitchen and bath design
- Materials and estimation
- Lighting
- Universal design and theme application
- Sales for kitchen and bath design
- Business practices for kitchen and bath designers
- Computer-aided-drafting specific to the kitchen and bathroom design industry
- Kitchen and/or bath-related design internship - minimum 160 hours.
The core competencies of this program are based on specifications recommended by the NKBA.
To meet the requirements for the NKBA qualifications, you must:
- Successfully complete the required curriculum
- Construct a portfolio of design course work
- Complete an internship within a kitchen and/or bath-related firm
Flexible learning options
Century's KBD program provides you with three scheduling options that will best meet your needs.
For all of the following options, students must have a faculty member's signature for enrollment and registration. Also, students must meet computer requirements as approved by faculty.
Option 1: Full-time day
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Note: These classes are conducted off-site at International Market Square in Minneapolis.
Option 2: Full-time online
Option 3: Part-time
Classes are customized by faculty.
Program points of pride
In 2002, Century's highly-respected Kitchen & Bath Design program was accredited by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA).
The KBD program became the first program at Century College to be offered online. KBD Online students are from all over the United States and other countries.
Student points of pride
Since our program began in fall 2001, many of our students have competed in the Student Design Competition and placed on a national level.
Following graduation, 95% of Century graduates have taken and passed the first level "Associate of Kitchen & Bath Design" certification exam. Certification exams are held nationwide in March and September.
Most of Century's KBD students attend the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), held in either Chicago or Atlanta. KBIS enables students to:
- see thousands of products and new product proto-types
- attend workshops and seminars with key industry leaders
- meet potential employers from all parts of the world.
KBIS is an optional activity for the students; however, attendance is highly encouraged.
Since 2005, Century's KBD students participate in a service-learning project by designing a kitchen for Homeward Bound, a non-profit organization. This service-learning project is incorporated into the basic KBD course as a final project. Once the design has been selected by Homeward Bound, the demotion, building of cabinetry and install are completed by students from the Carpentry and Cabinetry program at St. Paul College.
Certification
Upon completion of the 30 semester credits,(including 5 credits of internship), Century's students are awarded a Certificate in Kitchen & Bath Design.
In addition,verification of Century students' certificate awards are sent to NKBA, and each graduate then receives a Certificate of Completion from an accredited NKBA Program.
Occupational trends
Kitchen & Bath Design is a multi-billion dollar industry. Areas of employment for new graduates may include:
- drafting
- CAD work
- kitchen or bath design
- project management, which includes completing specifications and ordering, working products such as cabinetry, appliances, fixtures, surfacing materials, and working with builders and remodelers.
Most graduates start between $15-25.00 per hour. Typical firms employing interns and/or graduates include home improvement stores, builders, remodelers, appliances dealers, and kitchen and/or bath design specialists firms.
Placement for Century program graduates to date has been very successful.
Contact
For more information, contact Arlynne Wolf or Margaret Krohn.