- Award:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Program location:
- Elkhorn Valley Campus
This degree builds a strong foundation by blending classical drafting techniques with state-of-the-art computer-aided design. Students may build an opportunity for employment as a technician in the drafting rooms of architects, engineers, contractors, and materials suppliers.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 31.5 |
| Major Requirements | 67.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 98.5 |
General Education Requirements - 31.5* credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| MATH 1430 Trigonometry
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
*The general education requirement for this degree program exceeds the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.
Major Requirements for Architectural Design Technology - 67.0 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| ARCH 1000 Appreciation of Architecture | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1100 Beginning AutoCAD | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1110 Intermediate AutoCAD | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1120 Beginning REVIT (Building) | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1130 Intermediate REVIT (Building) | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1140 Advanced REVIT Architecture | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1200 Wood-Frame Architecture | 8.0 |
| ARCH 2410 Commercial Architecture | 8.0 |
| ARCH 2420 Renovation Architecture | 8.0 |
| ARCH 2520 Beginning 3-D Studio Max | 4.0 |
| ARCH 2530 Intermediate 3-D Studio Max | 4.0 |
| ARCH 2600 High-Rise Architecture | 8.0 |
Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers in architectural design after two years of full-time study.
FIRST YEAR
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| First quarter | |
| ARCH 1000 Appreciation of Architecture | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1100 Beginning AutoCAD | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1110 Intermediate AutoCAD | 4.5 |
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| 18.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Second quarter | |
| ARCH 1200 Wood-Frame Architecture | 8.0 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
| MATH 1430 Trigonometry
|
4.5 |
| 17.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Third quarter | |
| ARCH 1120 Beginning REVIT (Building) | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1130 Intermediate REVIT (Building) | 4.5 |
| ARCH 2410 Commercial Architecture | 8.0 |
| 17.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fourth quarter |
SECOND YEAR
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fifth quarter | |
| ARCH 2420 Renovation Architecture | 8.0 |
| English level I | 4.5 |
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| 17.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Sixth quarter | |
| ARCH 2520 Beginning 3-D Studio Max | 4.0 |
| ARCH 2530 Intermediate 3-D Studio Max | 4.0 |
| ARCH 2600 High-Rise Architecture | 8.0 |
| 16.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Seventh quarter | |
| ARCH 1140 Advanced REVIT Architecture | 4.5 |
| English level II | 4.5 |
| Humanities/social science elective | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Eighth quarter |