The Kitchen and Bath associate's program will prepare students for entry-level positions with a focused specialization in these two important areas of the home. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to participate in the design, sales, and installation of kitchen and bath projects. Typical duties would include: selection of products, working with showrooms, complete drawings, and related construction documents. Kitchen and bath designers work with contractors, builders, manufacturers, retailers, and private clients for completion of design development, budget management, and installation of kitchen and baths. Mission: The mission of the program is to prepare students for the kitchen and bath industry. The curriculum offers educational content that recognizes the professional standards of the kitchen and bath field. Career Opportunities: Start with a strong artistic foundation - classes in drawing, perspective, drafting and color. Move on to courses that give you practical expertise based on national Kitchen and Bath Association guidelines. You'll study computer-aided drafting in order to plan kitchen and bath spaces in a residential setting. Learn about lighting, materials, budgets, and estimates plus building systems and codes, along with products and appliances. You?ll also gain skills in business fundamentals such as project bidding, plus an introduction to public relations, marketing, and promotions. An internship gives you real-world experience and helps build your professional portfolio - your key to showing potentials employers exactly how you balance your creative talent with logic and know-how.