Architectural Technology AS Degree (employment preparation)
The Architectural Technology Associate of Science (Employment Preparation) degree offers courses with a broad perspective in Architecture practice, building design and general education developed for students planning to gain employment in the Architectural field or any of the related fields of the building industry. Students will be involved in the process of producing construction documents, but may also contribute in the design, presentation, and construction administration of various building typologies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Fulfill the requirements for an entry-level position in their field.
- Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.
- Apply critical thinking skills to research, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information.
- Display the skills and aptitude necessary to qualify for certification exams in their field.
- Exhibit effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Transfer to a higher level learning institution.
Program Requirements
Course Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | Units | |
ARCH 002 | Materials of Construction | 4 |
ARCH 003A | Architectural Practice I | 3 |
ARCH 005A | Introduction to Drawing & Perspective | 3 |
ARCH 005B | Architectural Delineation | 3 |
ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
ARCH 101 | Architectural Design Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
ARCH 102 | Architectural Design Fundamentals 2 | 3 |
ARCH 150 | Foundation Digital Design | 3 |
ARCH 250 | Intermediate Digital Design | 3 |
ARCH 201 | Architectural Design Fundamentals 3 | 3 |
ARCH 202 | Architectural Design Fundamentals 4,Second Year Design 2 | 3 |
ARCH 210 | Introduction to Sustainable Architectural Design | 3 |
DRA 001 | Technical Drafting I | 3 |
DRA 002 | AutoCAD | 4 |
DRA 011 | Intro to Sketchup & Revit | 3 |
Required Subtotal | 47 | |
COD General Education Pattern | 23 | |
DEGREE TOTAL | 70 |