Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Montgomery College Proposal	Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)	Interior Design Pre-professional	4/21/2023	Approved	5/16/2023
Interior Design Pre-professional Program Description
Montgomery College is prepared to offer the revised kitchen and bath design area of concentration, interior design-preprofessional associate of applied science (kitchen and <br>bath design A.A.S.) in fall 2023. The 60-credit curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in interior design and related professions with a concentration on kitchen and bath design. Emphasis is placed on the creative application of design principles, addressing environmental and human health and well-being, employing the design process, and developing effective visual communication and technical skills. Some <br>students choose to continue their studies and have successfully transferred to four-year institutions with resulting portfolio. The program is designed for individuals intending to enter a career in an entry-level assistantship position or for students currently employed in unrelated careers intending to make a significant career change. As a National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)-affiliated school, students who complete this <br>program are uniquely qualified to apply to take the NKBA certification examinations.