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Architectural Technology, Certificate

The Architectural Technology certificate prepares students for entry level positions as drafters in architectural or construction firms.

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

Certificate Requirements

Field of Study Code: ARCH.CER.ARCH

ARCH 1101Basic Architectural Drafting3
ARCH 1111Building Materials4
ARCH 1211Basic Computer-Aided Drafting-AutoCAD3
ARCH 1411Introduction to BIM-Revit3
ARCH 1412Advanced BIM-Revit2-3
or ARCH 2220 Architectural Computer Modeling
ARCH 2102Detailing and Construction Documents4
ARCH 2210Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumb Systems3
ARCH 2230Structural Systems3
ARCH 2240Codes, Specifications and Contracts3
ARCH 2260Construction Estimating3
Total Credits31-32

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
ARCH 1101 Basic Architectural Drafting 3
ARCH 1211 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting-AutoCAD 3
ARCH 1411 Introduction to BIM-Revit 3
 Credits9
Second Semester
ARCH 1111 Building Materials 4
ARCH 1412 Advanced BIM-Revit 3
ARCH 2220 Architectural Computer Modeling 2
 Credits9
Third Semester
ARCH 2102 Detailing and Construction Documents 4
ARCH 2210 Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumb Systems 3
ARCH 2230 Structural Systems 3
 Credits10
Fourth Semester
ARCH 2240 Codes, Specifications and Contracts 3
ARCH 2260 Construction Estimating 3
 Credits6
 Total Credits34

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.