Architectural Design Technology
Associate Degree Program
The Architectural Design Technology program starts your journey toward an exciting career in architecture and building design. Our program equips you with the tools you need to bring your creative visions to life. Through project-based learning, you develop skills in architectural design, construction methods, and building information modeling (BIM) technology in a collaborative learning environment.
Graduate ready for roles like architectural drafter, inspector, or cost estimator. Or transfer to a bachelor's program to pursue your goal of becoming a licensed architect.
Offered at the following campus(es): Dover, Stanton
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Architectural Design Technician
- Cost Estimator
- Project Manager
- Technical Sales Representative
- Architectural CAD Designer
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Research and analyze existing site conditions.
- Apply principles of sustainability to the built environment.
- Employ the architectural design process.
- Interpret and apply building materials, standards, and codes.
- Create technical drawings, documents, and presentation graphics as appropriate in the industry.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1 (Fall)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| AET 100 | Drafting/Design I | 4 |
| CMT 110 | Construction Materials and Print Reading | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 183 | Reasoning with Functions I | 5 |
Semester 2 (Spring)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET 155 | Drafting/Design II | 4 |
| AET 160 | Architectural CAD Applications | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Sustainability and Society | 3 |
| Or | ||
| PSY 100 | Human Relations | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 193 | Reasoning with Functions II | 4 |
Semester 3 (Fall)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET 200 | Drafting/Design III | 4 |
| AET 210 | Building Service Systems | 3 |
| AET 220 | Theory & Design | 4 |
| PHY 205 | General Physics I | 4 |
Semester 4 (Spring)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET 250 | Architectural Drafting/Design III | 4 |
| AET 260 | Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| AET 270 | Architectural Drafting/Design IV | 4 |
| CMT 120 | Residential Cost Estimating | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 61 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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Program Map
This program is offered at the Dover and Stanton campuses.
This program is offered at the Dover and Stanton campuses.