Program Overview

Architectural Technology, Certificate of Proficiency

The Architectural Technology certificate prepares students for careers with architecture firms, construction companies, city, county and state architectural and civil engineering departments and corporate architectural and civil engineering departments. Technicians in this certificate program are trained to develop site plans, construction details, building designs, cost estimates, specification plans for new buildings, remodeling, and additions to existing buildings under the close direction of a supervisor.

Program Outcomes

Architectural Technology certificate graduates will:

• be prepared for entry-level positions in the architectural engineering field with limited responsibilities and scope
• demonstrate familiarity with many tools and techniques associated with design and its application in the work place
• identify and explain common symbols, materials, scales, and terminology used in the field
• demonstrate an ability to perform common workplace duties as directed in the architecture and engineering field
• exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment and ethical behavior
• demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
• meet Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, and Written Communication general education distribution area outcomes

Program Requirements

Required Course Sequence

• Quarter One
  • ARCH 100 College Strategies in Architecture 3 credits
  • ARCH 103 Introduction to Design Theory - Architecture 5 credits
  • ARCH 104 Drawing Techniques - Architecture 5 credits
• Quarter Two
  • ARCH 101 Architectural Fundamentals 4 credits
  • ARCH 105 Theory of Architecture 3 credits
  • ARCH 111 AutoCAD I - Architecture 4 credits
  • ARCH 112 AutoCAD II - Architecture 4 credits
• Quarter Three
  • ARCH 102 Construction Technologies 4 credits
  • ARCH 107 History of American Architecture 3 credits
  • ARCH 131 Revit Architecture I 4 credits
  • MATH 90 Introduction to Algebra with Geometry 5 credits
• Quarter Four
  • ARCH 200 Design Studio - Residential 4 credits
  • ARCH 202 Construction Documents - Residential 4 credits
  • ENGL 93 Introduction to Essay Writing I 5 credits (or any Written Communication course)
• Quarter Five
  • ARCH 210 Design Studio - Commercial 4 credits
  • ARCH 212 Construction Documents - Commercial 4 credits
  • ARCH 207 Portfolio - Architecture 2 credits
  • SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 credits (or any Social Science course)

General Education Requirements - 15 Credits

• MATH 90 Introduction to Algebra with Geometry 5 credits
• ENGL 93 Introduction to Essay Writing I 5 credits (or any Written Communication course)
• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 credits (or any Social Science course)

Diversity and Social Justice Requirement

Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement.

Total Program Credits: 72

The program consists of 72 credits, which include the required course sequence, general education requirements, and diversity and social justice requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.