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Architectural Technology-CADD , A.A.S.

The Architectural Technology –CADD degree includes the core group of architecture courses as well as courses designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workplace as a drafter.

For more information about Architecture, please visit the program page.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: ARCH.AAS.CADD

Program Requirements
ARCH 1100Introduction to Architecture3
ARCH 1101Basic Architectural Drafting3
ARCH 1111Building Materials4
ARCH 1121Architectural Design Communication4
ARCH 1131Introduction to Architectural Design4
ARCH 1211Basic Computer-Aided Drafting-AutoCAD3
ARCH 1411Introduction to BIM-Revit3
ARCH 2102Detailing and Construction Documents4
ARCH 2210Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumb Systems3
ARCH 2220Architectural Computer Modeling2
ARCH 2230Structural Systems3
ARCH 2240Codes, Specifications and Contracts3
ENGLI 1101English Composition I3
MATH 1431Precalculus I5
PHYSI 1201General Physics I5
Program Electives
Select six credits from the following: 16
ARCH 1412
Advanced BIM-Revit
ARCH 2260
Construction Estimating
ARCH 2270
Construction Scheduling
ARCH 2413
BIM Management-Revit
ARCH 2840
Experimental/Pilot Class
General Education
Select nine credits 19
Total Credits67
1

In addition to the courses listed above.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Please note: A student's readiness to perform college-level coursework is based on the student's placement test and/or ACT scores. Below 1000-level coursework may be required prior to the student taking courses in the suggested sequences.

These are typical program maps; please meet with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss the details.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Fall Start

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester – FallCredits
ARCH 1100 Introduction to Architecture 3
ARCH 1121 Architectural Design Communication 1 4
ARCH 1211 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting-AutoCAD 3
ARCH 1101 Basic Architectural Drafting 3
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
 Credits16
Second Semester – Spring
ARCH 1131 Introduction to Architectural Design 4
ARCH 1111 Building Materials 2 4
ARCH 1411 Introduction to BIM-Revit 3
ARCH 2220 Architectural Computer Modeling 2
Gen Ed 3
 Credits16
Third Semester – Fall
ARCH 2102 Detailing and Construction Documents 4
ARCH 2210 Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumb Systems 3
ARCH 2230 Structural Systems 3
MATH 1431 Precalculus I 5
Gen Ed 3
 Credits18
Fourth Semester – Spring
ARCH 2240 Codes, Specifications and Contracts 3
PHYSI 1201 General Physics I 5
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3
Gen Ed 3
 Credits17
 Total Credits67

Suggested Semester Sequence

Spring Start

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester – SpringCredits
ARCH 1100 Introduction to Architecture 3
ARCH 1101 Basic Architectural Drafting 3
ARCH 1111 Building Materials 2 4
ARCH 1121 Architectural Design Communication 1 4
ARCH 1211 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting-AutoCAD 3
 Credits17
Second Semester – Summer
ARCH 1131 Introduction to Architectural Design 4
ARCH 1411 Introduction to BIM-Revit 3
 Credits7
Third Semester – Fall
ARCH 2102 Detailing and Construction Documents 4
ARCH 2210 Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumb Systems 3
ARCH 2230 Structural Systems 3
SPEEC 1100
or SPEEC 1120
or SPEEC 1150
 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
or Small-Group Communication
or Introduction to Business Communication
 3
MATH 1431 Precalculus I 5
 Credits18
Fourth Semester – Spring
ARCH 2220 Architectural Computer Modeling 2
ARCH 2240 Codes, Specifications and Contracts 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3
PHYSI 1201 General Physics I 5
 Credits16
Fifth Semester – Summer
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
 Credits9
 Total Credits67
1

ARCH 1121 Architectural Design Communication requires background in drafting, either HS course or work experience.

2

ARCH 1111 Building Materials is a prerequisite for advanced courses and requires a grade of C or better.

Program Milestones

First Semester

  • Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

  • If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.