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Architecture

If you are interested in working in the building-design industry, or you plan to pursue a degree in architecture at a four-year university, this program could put you on the path to your ideal career.

In this program, you’ll learn to produce architectural drawings using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and tools, such as Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and SketchUp. Courses develop your understanding of 3-D modeling, building codes, construction materials and methods, cost estimating and green building.

As a graduate of this program, you might work as a drafter for architects, landscape architects, engineers (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical) contractors, manufacturing companies, product suppliers and other design-related companies.

Detailed Information

Students enter the program in the fall quarter. Program classes are typically held 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 or 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students are expected to do a significant amount of reading and should be able to work at a computer for seven hours per day.

  1. Understand fundamental architectural drafting concepts and methods.
  2. Describe and identify residential construction materials and methods of assembly.
  3. Demonstrate competencies in the development and output of residential construction documents.
  4. Investigate relevant components of the International Residential Code and apply.
  5. Distinguish the sequential steps of the design process and project delivery methods.
  6. Demonstrate competencies in the development and output of commercial construction documents.
  7. Recognize and classify commercial construction materials, structural systems and methods of assembly.
  8. Explore sustainable design systems and methods and determine possible integrations with architectural design concepts.

Breaking Ground on Your Pathway


Placement

Math placement is not required for this program.
English placement is not required for this program.

Plan Your Courses

Meet with our counselors to customize this plan just for you. You can also check the annual schedule or search the quarterly schedule for class days and times.

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Total Program Credits: 96


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT112
Introduction to Architectural Drafting  
5
ARCHT120
Residential Architecture Theory   1
5
ARCHT126
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting  
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT114
Architectural Math   2
3
ARCHT122
Architectural Design 1   1
7
ARCHT130
Residential Building Materials   1
4
ARCHT134
Electrical and Mechanical Systems   1
4
Total Credits
 
18
 

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT124
Advanced Architectural Math   2
2
ARCHT125
Residential Building Codes   1
2
ARCHT132
Introduction to Construction Documents/CAD  
8
ARCHT139
Delineation  
5
Total Credits
 
17
 

Fourth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT238
Introduction to Commercial Drafting/Design  
6
ARCHT242
Commercial Construction Documents/CAD  
4
ARCHT246
Commercial Architecture Theory  
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Fifth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT225
Portfolio  
1
ARCHT240
Commercial Building Codes  
3
ARCHT250
Introduction to Commercial Building Materials  
4
ARCHT252
Advanced Commercial Construction Documents/CAD  
8
Total Credits
 
16
 

Sixth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT215
Issues in Sustainable Architecture  
5
ARCHT262
Electrical Mechanical Systems Application/CAD   3
6
ARCHT263
Advanced Commercial Building Materials   4
4
Total Credits
 
15
 
1 This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean.
2 ARCHT 114 and ARCHT 124 may be substituted with COMPASS scores of M2=77, M3=60, and M4=44. Students meeting these test score requirements and seeking Prior Learning Assessment evaluation should work with their instructor and the Prior Learning Assessment area for credit evaluation.
3 Select ARCHT 262 for either 6 credits and no elective credits or 2-4 credits with the remainder of the 6 credits from the elective group consisting of: ARCHT 266,267 for a total of 15 required credits for the sixth quarter.
4 ARCHT 266 and ARCHT 267 or ARCHT 288 (no seminar) may be substituted for one or more of these courses with permission of the instructor.

  • Tuition

  • Resident

    $
    9,270

  • Non-Resident

    $
    11,160

  • International

    $
    20,812

  • Avg. Books

    $
    702

  • Max. Course Fees

    $
    479

These dollar amounts reflect the costs associated with the completion of the degree/certificate.