Architectural Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including summer)
Architectural Technology prepares graduates to become architectural CAD technicians. The program includes manual drafting as well as in depth instruction in CAD, computer applications (word processing, desktop publishing, multimedia), essential group skills (teamwork, project development and problem solving) and liberal arts studies. Practical experience is enhanced through a paid architectural/construction related internship or an unpaid architectural mentoring program.
Career Opportunities
- CAD technicians for architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical and/or structural services; estimators; designers
- drafters for building material suppliers
- remodelers
- kitchen designers
- residential designers
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| WBL-148 | WBL Industrial Technology | 2 |
| WBL-110 | Employability Skills | 1 |
| CON-101 | Architectural Plans and Specs | 3 |
| CON-331 | Construction Materials Science | 3 |
| CON-410 | Architectural Modeling | 3 |
| Math Course 1 | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| CON-313 | Structures and Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Systems | 3 |
| CAD-201 | Intro to BIM | 3 |
| CON-190 | Construction Lab | 3 |
| CON-322 | Estimating for Construction and Architecture | 3 |
| Communications Course 1 | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| CON-932 | Internship | 2 |
| Communications Course 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 8 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CON-328 | Construction Documentation | 3 |
| CON-316 | Sustainable Construct Science | 3 |
| ARC-205 | Design Studio-Residential | 6 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Spring | ||
| CON-257 | Pre-Construction Services | 3 |
| CON-400 | Const Svcs, CloseOut, Comm | 3 |
| ARC-207 | Design Studio-Commercial | 6 |
| Term Totals: | 12 | |
| Program Totals: | 65 | |
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider substituting some or all of the following courses:
Advanced Math class for MAT-716 Industrial Math II
ENG-105 Composition I and
ENG-108 Composition II: Technical Writing or
ENG-106 Composition II for
Communications Electives
Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARC-924 | Honors Project | 1 |
| ARC-928 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
Architectural Technology Tool Requirements
Students in the Architectural Technology program are required to have safety equipment for lab activities. Instructors will provide students with a list of minimum requirements. Students must purchase the safety equipment on their own.