#Online Kitchen and Bath Design Degree Programs

Read about online kitchen and bath design programs, including alternative options in architectural and interior design. Find out what you can learn at the associate, bachelor's and master's levels and what jobs you might find in the field. Schools offering Interior Design degrees can also be found in these popular choices.

What Type of Kitchen and Bath Design Programs Can I Complete Online?

Most online programs specifically focused on kitchen and bath design award a Certificate in Kitchen and Bath Design or an Associate of Science in Kitchen and Bath Design. Another option is to enroll in interior architecture and design or interior design programs. Many of the interior design programs are available online and grant a certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree and master's degree.

Communication between students and instructors typically take place through a web-based learning system like Blackboard. Through that system, you can access and submit assignments, learn about exam schedules and view grades. There are some hybrid programs, which allow you to take select courses online and others on-site.

What Can I Learn?

Kitchen and bath design certificate programs provide a basic overview of cost estimating, lighting, materials and interior furnishings. Common courses in the interior design certificate programs include computer-aided design, textiles, space planning and interior architecture. To meet National Kitchen and Bath Association specifications, some kitchen and bath design certificate programs require an internship and portfolio.

With an Associate of Science in Kitchen and Bath Design, you'll explore marketing, project bidding, building codes and drawing. If you enroll in an Associate of Arts in Interior Design program, you'll review basic design fundamentals required to plan kitchen and bathroom projects. A 2-year program will also introduce you to modern and renaissance art concepts and running an interior design business.

Bachelor's degree programs in interior design touch upon the planning, design and estimation skills required for kitchen and bath projects but you'll focus more on interior design as a whole. Specifically, you'll learn how to create residential and commercial interiors outside of kitchen or bath projects. Other coursework will teach you about color choices, construction and working with design professionals.

If you earn a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design, you'll build upon the information learned in undergraduate programs. This program typically takes two years to complete and focuses on studio work, academic research, theory of interiors and innovation. You'll also learn how technology can be incorporated into home improvement projects.

Why Can I Do with This Education?

In addition to a job as a kitchen and bath designer, you can pursue a career as a set, lighting or furniture designer. You could choose to do general interior design work for residential or commercial purposes. A certificate or associate's degree can qualify you for many entry-level positions, including a sales consultant, kitchen planner and assistant project manager.