Cert in Design and Applied Arts

Cañada College in Redwood City, California offers a certificate in Interior Design; the program prepares students for interior design careers and meets the education requirement to sit the IDEX exam toward becoming a Certified Interior Designer in California. The catalog entry also lists related degrees and certificates, the learning outcomes expected of students, and the complete list of required courses for anyone planning ahead. Students finish a fixed set of required courses. Course choices and sequencing are worth reviewing with a counselor early on. Course availability can change from term to term, so the schedule of classes is worth checking as well. Career paths include residential and commercial design, space planning, staging homes, designing kitchens and baths, lighting and showroom work. Students should confirm current requirements in the college catalog and with an academic counselor before registering.