30 Miss. Code. R. 203-2.3 - Certification

The following may apply for certification per Miss. Code Ann.§ 73-73-7 through the process outlined:

A. An applicant who completed all sections of the NCIDQ Exam prior to January 1, 2012 must:

1. Submit the application for certification required by IDAC; and

2. Request that CIDQ transmit the NCIDQ Exam examination record to IDAC; and

3. Submit any other documents which might be requested by IDAC.

4. Upon receipt of these documents, IDAC shall consider the application for certification.

B. An applicant who has a degree in interior design from a program accredited by the CIDA; or an applicant who has a four-year degree in interior design accepted by CIDQ; or an applicant who has a degree in architecture from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board shall:

1. Take and pass all sections of the NCIDQ Exam as administered by CIDQ; and

2. Request that CIDQ transmit the education, experience and examination record to IDAC; and

3. Submit any other documents which might be requested by IDAC; and

4. Submit the application for certification required by IDAC.

5. Upon receipt of these documents, IDAC shall consider the application for certification.

C. An applicant who is a licensed architect in Mississippi but who does not have a NAAB accredited degree or an applicant who is a licensed professional engineer in Mississippi must:

1. Submit proof of licensure as an architect or professional engineer to IDAC; and

2. Submit proof of having acquired 5,280 hours of qualified interior designer experience per CIDQ requirements; and

3. Submit any other documents which might be requested by IDAC; and

4. Submit the application for certification required by IDAC; and

5. Take and pass all sections of the NCIDQ Exam; and

6. Request that CIDQ transmit the examination record to IDAC to document successful completion of the NCIDQ Exam; and

7. Upon receipt of these documents, IDAC shall consider the application for certification.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 203-2.3

Miss. Code Ann.§ 73-73-7