Architectural Technology - AAS

Program Code: AAS.15872

As an Architectural Technician, you may assist licensed architects, construction engineers, urban planners and other design personnel in most phases of the development of building or site projects. This program has an emphasis on job entry skill development for employment in occupations such as: draftsperson, for installation and shop drawings; building appraiser for financial institutions or real estate firms, estimator or supervisor for contractors; inspector for government agencies.

Fall First Year:

ARC 101 - Materials and Methods of Construction Credits: 3
ARC 105 - Architectural Drafting I Credits: 4
ARC 114 - Introduction to CAD Credits: 3
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4
Any approved intermediate algebra course or higher can be taken in place of MTH 119W (except MTH 153 )
RC 101 - Construction Print Interpretation Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 17

Winter First Year:

ARC 106 - Architectural Drafting II Credits: 4
ARC 111 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Buildings Credits: 3
ARC 214 - Architectural AutoCAD 3D Basics Credits: 3
ART 111 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 16

Fall Second Year:

ARC 205 - Architectural Drafting III Credits: 3
ARC 221 - Site Preparation Credits: 3
ARC 224 - Building Information Modeling Credits: 3
ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
TTI 110 - Sustainable Building Principles Credits: 2
ELE – Elective Credits: 3
ART 107 , ART 112 , ART 115 , ART 116 , ENT 131W , MGT 145 , MGT 153W , MGT 251W , MTH 121 (or higher), any CST or RC course can be taken to meet elective requirement.

Total Semester Credits: 17

Winter Second Year:

ARC 204 - Estimating Building Construction Credits: 3
ARC 206 - Architectural Drafting IV Credits: 3
ARC 211 - Elements of Structural Design Credits: 2
ART 251W - Architectural History Credits: 3
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W

Total Semester Credits: 16

Total Credits: 66

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in ARC 101 , ARC 106 , ARC 205 , ARC 206 , ARC 211 .
Courses ARC 105 , ARC 106 , ARC 205 , ARC 206 must be taken in sequential order. For information about day and/or evening availability of courses, contact a technical career counselor.
This program prepares you for a technical level career, but some courses are transferable to baccalaureate degree programs in Architecture. If you want to be an architect, you are advised to consult with a counselor about transfer requirements.
Students planning to transfer should take any approved College Composition II requirement.