Program Overview

Architecture

Build Your Dream through Architecture

Program Duration

2 Year Program

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Total Credit Hours

64

About This Program

This program leads to the Associate of Arts degree in Architecture and prepares students for transfer to professional schools of architecture. The primary goals of the program are to provide students with the fundamental professional knowledge and technical skills needed to compete in the challenging and rewarding career of architecture, and to foster the development of each student's creative capacities, reflecting an integrated understanding of the multi-faceted factors influencing design decisions.

Quick Information

• General Contact
• Admission Criteria
• Tuition Fees

Transfer Opportunities

• Public university in central Pennsylvania offering diverse programs.
• A private Christian university known for its faith-based education.
• A private research university offering nearly 200 programs, featuring a diverse array of majors for both undergraduate and graduate students.
• A private college in Philadelphia, known for adult education and career-focused programs.
• Part of the Rutgers system, offering diverse academic options in Camden, New Jersey.
• A public research university in Philadelphia, offering diverse programs and a vibrant campus experience.
• A private, non-profit university in Delaware, known for flexible and online learning options

Requirements

What You'll Learn

• Creatively solve specific design problems related to the fundamentals of architectural design in the built environment with the use of critical thinking, analysis, research, 2-D and 3-D formal ordering systems, and visual perception throughout the design process.
• Communicate effectively individually or as a member of a team:
  • Orally
  • Written
  • In design drawings utilizing freehand drawing, manual and computer drafting
  • By producing three-dimensional analog models and computer modeling.
• Describe the fundamentals of common construction materials and methods, their use in building components and assemblies, and their environmental impact.
• Explain the complex interaction of people, place, historical / cultural / environmental / technological contexts in architecture.

Course Sequence

Semester 1

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) is required
• Course Number and Name| Credits| Advisory Notes| Course Type
  • ADC 101 - Introduction to Design and Construction| 3 credits| Technological Competency|
  • ADC 103 - CAD Basics| 3 credits| Technological Competency|
  • ADC 109 - Design Studio I| 4 credits| |
  • MATH 161 - Precalculus I (or above as per placement)| 3 credits | Quantitative Reasoning
  • ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)| 3 credits| Writing/Research/Info Lit 1

Semester 2

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) is required
• Course Number and Name| Credits| Advisory Notes| Course Type
  • ADC 159 - Design Studio II| 4 credits| Prerequisites: ADC 103 and 109|
  • ADC 112 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Properties| 3 credits| Prerequisites: ADC 103 or 109 |
  • ADC 160 - Presentation Techniques| 3 credits| Prerequisite: ADC 103|
  • ART 105 - Drawing I| 3 credits| Oral Communication/Creative Expression|
  • ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)| 3 credits| Writing/Research/Info Lit 2
  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with grade of "C" or better|

Semester 3

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) is required
• Course Number and Name| Credits| Advisory Notes| Course Type
  • ADC 209 - Design Studio III| 4 credits| Prerequisite: ADC 159 and ADC 160| Major Course
  • ADC 212 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Methods| 3 credits| Prerequisite: ADC 103 or ADC 109| Major Course
  • ADC 221 - History of Architecture and Interiors I| 3 credits| ADC 221 is only offered in the Fall
  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101| Major Course
  • ADC 260 - Advanced Presentation Techniques| 3 credits| Prerequisite: ADC 160| Major Course
  • PHYS 111 - General Physics I or Scientific Reasoning Elective| 3 or 4 credits| Scientific Reasoning
  • Physics 111 recommended for transfer students.
  • Prerequisite: MATH 162 or Math 171 or Math 171 Placement. Consult transfer agreements and departmental advisors for the specific requirements for your preferred transfer school.| Science Elective

Semester 4

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) is required
• Course Number and Name| Credits| Advisory Notes| Course Type
  • ADC 222 - History of Architecture and Interiors II| 3 credits| ADC 222 is offered only in the Spring.
  • Prerequisite: ADC 221; ENGL 102, which may be taken concurrently|
  • ADC 253 - Environmental Systems I or ADC 254 - Environmental Systems II| 3 credits| Prerequisite: ADC 103 or ADC 109
  • ADC 253 is only offered only in the Fall
  • ADC 254 is only offered in the Spring|
  • ADC 259 - Design Studio IV| 4 credits| Prerequisite: ADC 209|
  • ADC 176 / HIST 176 - Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning| 3 credits| Cultural Analysis & Interpretation|
  • Directed Elective (choose one):
  • ADC 163 - Architectural Visualization with Autodesk Revit or
  • ADC 226 - Introduction to Building Structures or
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or
  • SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) | 3 credits| Prerequisite for ADC 163: ADC 103
  • Prerequisite for ADC 226: MATH 137 or higherStudents should consult transfer institutions' requirements before selecting a directed elective|

Launch Your Career in Architecture

• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval - est. salary $88,409*
• Architectural Drafter - est. salary $59,298
• Landscape Architect - est. salary $69,003
• Urban and Regional Planner - est. salary $80,626

Career Outlook

• $152,616
  • Median Salary of an Architectural and Engineering Manager
• 709
  • Number of Jobs in the Region
• +10.5%
  • 10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Architectural and Engineering Managers

Featured Career

Architectural and Engineering Managers

• Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
• Starting Pay: $106,380

Typical Tasks

• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
• Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
• Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
• Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
• Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.

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