The Architectural Technology program provides students with the development of skills necessary to become a competent draftsperson. Graduates of the program will be dealing with residential drawings as well as commercial structures. New students are encouraged to talk or meet with an Architectural Technology faculty advisor before first semester registration.
The student will also be introduced to a number of architectural and building trade related topics. From the “History of Architecture” to “Surveying,” the student will be expanding his/her knowledge of this industry. Diversified courses within the Architectural Technology program provide a foundation for employment within the varied building design and construction industry.
| General Education Courses (16 Credit Hours) |
| ART 110 |
Art Appreciation OR |
3 credits |
| ART 111 |
Art History I OR |
3 credits |
| ART 112 |
Art History II |
3 credits |
| ENG 121 |
English Composition I OR |
3 credits |
| ENG 131 |
English Composition II |
3 credits |
| MAT 108 |
Technical Mathematics OR higher |
4 credits |
| COM 115 |
Public Speaking OR |
3 credits |
| COM 125 |
Interpersonal Communication OR |
3 credits |
| COM 225 |
Organizational Communication |
3 credits |
| Restricted Electives: (3 Credits) |
| Choose one course from the following: CIS 118, PED 100, ECO 201, 202, POS 105, 111, GEO 105,
106, HIS 101, 102, 201, 202, or 247, ANT 101, 111, PSY 101, 102, 235, SOC 101, 102, MAT 121, 122, 201, or 202. |
| Major Courses (52 Credit Hours) |
| ARC 101 |
Introduction to Architectural Drawing |
5 credits |
| ARC 102 |
Residential Architecture |
5 credits |
| ARC 107 |
Blueprint Reading (Residential/Commercial) |
3 credits |
| ARC 116 |
Building Materials |
3 credits |
| ARC 121 |
Building Structure Analysis |
3 credits |
| ARC 125 |
History of Architecture |
3 credits |
| ARC 205 |
Commercial Drawing Practice I |
4 credits |
| ARC 215 |
Architectural Graphics |
3 credits |
| ARC 216 |
Estimating I |
3 credits |
| ARC 218 |
Surveying |
3 credits |
| ARC 226 |
Construction Scheduling |
3 credits |
| ARC 231 |
Building Service Systems |
3 credits |
| ARC 236 |
Codes/Zoning/Specifications |
3 credits |
| ARC 278 |
Seminar |
1 credit |
| ARC 280 |
Internship |
1 credit |
| CAD 101 |
Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 credits |
| CAD 102 |
Computer Aided Drafting II |
3 credits |
| Physical Education (1 Credit Hour) |
| PED Activity Course * |
1 credit |
| Total |
69 Credit Hours |
*The PED requirement may be waived for students who are 35 years of age or older at the time of most recent admission to the College. Appropriate credit must be taken to substitute for the hour waived.
The Architectural Drafting certificate provides the educational background and basic technical training necessary for the student to seek employment within one of the area’s architectural firms. Students will be prepared for a variety of job-entry positions that include Draftsperson or Computer Aided Design Technician.
| Major Courses |
| ARC 101 |
Introduction to Architectural Drawing |
5 credits |
| ARC 102 |
Residential Architecture |
5 credits |
| ARC 116 |
Building Materials |
3 credits |
| ARC 121 |
Building Structure Analysis |
3 credits |
| ARC 125 |
History of Architecture |
3 credits |
| ARC 215 |
Architectural Graphics |
3 credits |
| CAD 101 |
Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 credits |
| CAD 102 |
Computer Aided Drafting II |
3 credits |
| CAD 201 |
Computer Aided Drafting/Custom |
3 credits |
| MAT 108 |
Technical Mathematics or higher |
4 credits |
| Total |
35 Credit Hours |
The Architectural Contracts and Materials certificate provides the educational background and basic technical training necessary for the student to seek employment within one of the area’s architectural firms. Students will be prepared and trained for a variety of job-entry positions that include Engineering Technician, Materials Technician, Estimator, Specification Writer or Construction Supervisor.
| Major Courses |
| ARC 107 |
Blueprint Reading (Residential/Commercial) |
3 credits |
| ARC 116 |
Building Materials |
3 credits |
| ARC 216 |
Estimating I |
3 credits |
| ARC 218 |
Surveying |
3 credits |
| ARC 226 |
Construction Scheduling |
3 credits |
| ARC 228 |
Contracts, Bonds & Insurance |
3 credits |
| ARC 231 |
Building Service Systems |
3 credits |
| ARC 236 |
Codes/Zoning/Specifications |
3 credits |
| ENG 131 |
Technical Writing |
3 credits |
| Total |
27 Credit Hours |