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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


Prepare for College-level Math

Math placement is required for this program. If your math placement is below MATH& 142, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
AE 48 → AE 68 → MATH 71 → MATH 72 → MATH& 141 → MATH& 142

Prepare for College-level English

English placement is required for this program. If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
AE 36 → AE 46 and 47 (taken together) → AE 67 → ENGL 99 → ENGL& 101

Plan Your Courses

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

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Total Program Credits: 114 - 116


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT112
Introduction to Architectural Drafting  
5
ARCHT120
Residential Architecture Theory  
5
ARCHT126
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting  
5
ART& 100
Art Appreciation  
5
Total Credits
 
20
 

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT122
Architectural Design 1  
7
ARCHT130
Residential Building Materials  
4
ARCHT134
Electrical and Mechanical Systems  
4
Total Credits
 
15
 

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT125
Residential Building Codes  
2
ARCHT132
Introduction to Construction Documents/CAD  
8
ARCHT139
Delineation  
5
 
Math Electives  
3 - 5
Total Credits
 
18-20
 
Math Electives: Choose 3 - 5 credits Math Electives: Choose 3 - 5 credits  
MATH 108
College Algebra  
3
MATH&141
Precalculus I  
5

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
 
General Electives  
5
Total Credits
 
20
 
General Electives: Choose 5 credits General Electives: Choose 5 credits  
MATH&142
Precalculus II  
5
PHYS 101
General Physics  
5
PSYC&100
General Psychology  
5
SOC& 101
Intro to Sociology  
5

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
ENGL&101
English Composition I  
5
Total Credits
 
21
 

Sixth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCHT215
Issues in Sustainable Architecture  
5
ARCHT262
Electrical Mechanical Systems Application/CAD  
6
ARCHT263
Advanced Commercial Building Materials  
4
CMST&220
Public Speaking  
5
Total Credits
 
20
 
1 MATH 99 may need to be taken if students do not place into MATH 108 or MATH& 141.

  • Tuition

  • Resident

    $
    11,150

  • Non-Resident

    $
    13,281

  • International

    $
    24,754

  • Avg. Books

    $
    702

  • Estimated Course Fees

    $
    648

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.