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Pre-Architecture Technology, A.A.S.

The Pre-Architecture Technology degree includes the core group of architecture courses as well as courses designed to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate or professional programs. The second year curriculum emphasizes portfolio production while the electives allow students to customize their curriculum to match the transfer institution.

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

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: ARCH.AAS.PRE

Program Requirements
ARCH 1100Introduction to Architecture3
ARCH 1111Building Materials4
ARCH 1121Architectural Design Communication4
ARCH 1131Introduction to Architectural Design4
ARCH 1211Basic Computer-Aided Drafting-AutoCAD3
ARCH 2201Architectural Design I5
ARCH 2202Architectural Design II5
ARCH 2203Introduction to Architectural Theory3
ARCH 2220Architectural Computer Modeling2
ARCH 2250Architectural Presentation and Portfolio3
ENGLI 1101English Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
SPEEC 1100
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
SPEEC 1120
Small-Group Communication
SPEEC 1150
Introduction to Business Communication
PHYSI 1201General Physics I5
MATH 2231Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4-5
or MATH 2134 Calculus for Business and Social Science
Program Electives
Select nine hours from the following to align with transfer school requirements:9
ARCH 1101
Basic Architectural Drafting
ARCH 1411
Introduction to BIM-Revit
ARCH 1412
Advanced BIM-Revit
ARCH 2102
Detailing and Construction Documents
ARCH 2210
Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumb Systems
ARCH 2230
Structural Systems
ENGLI 1102
English Composition II
General Education
Select six credits of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences requirements6
Total Credits66-67

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 4
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
MATH 2231
or MATH 2134
 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1
or Calculus for Business and Social Science
 4-5
ARCH 1101 Basic Architectural Drafting 2 3
 Credits17-18
Second Semester – Spring
ARCH 1131 Introduction to Architectural Design 4
ARCH 1111 Building Materials 4
ARCH 1211 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting-AutoCAD 3
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
 Credits14
Third Semester – Summer
ARCH 2220 Architectural Computer Modeling 2
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
 Credits5
Fourth Semester – Fall
ARCH 2201 Architectural Design I 5
ARCH 2250 Architectural Presentation and Portfolio 3
PHYSI 1201 General Physics I 5
ARCH 2230 Structural Systems 3
 Credits16
Fifth Semester – Spring
ARCH 2202 Architectural Design II 5
ARCH 2203 Introduction to Architectural Theory 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
SPEEC 1100
or SPEEC 1120
or SPEEC 1150
 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
or Small-Group Communication
or Introduction to Business Communication
 3
 Credits14
 Total Credits66-67

Suggested Semester Sequence

Spring Start

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester – SpringCredits
ARCH 1100 Introduction to Architecture 3
ARCH 1111 Building Materials 4
ARCH 1121 Architectural Design Communication 4
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
MATH 2231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5
 Credits19
Second Semester – Summer
ARCH 1131 Introduction to Architectural Design 4
ARCH 1211 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting-AutoCAD 3
 Credits7
Third Semester – Fall
ARCH 2201 Architectural Design I 5
ARCH 2250 Architectural Presentation and Portfolio 3
ARCH 2230 Structural Systems 3
PHYSI 1201 General Physics I 5
 Credits16
Fourth Semester – Spring
ARCH 2202 Architectural Design II 5
ARCH 2203 Introduction to Architectural Theory 3
ARCH 2220 Architectural Computer Modeling 2
ARCH 1101 Basic Architectural Drafting 3
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
 Credits16
Fifth Semester – Summer
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
SPEEC 1100
or SPEEC 1120
or SPEEC 1150
 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
or Small-Group Communication
or Introduction to Business Communication
 3
 Credits9
 Total Credits67
1

MATH 2231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or MATH 2134 Calculus for Business and Social Science - math requirements based on transfer school requirements. Meet with faculty advisors to determine appropriate math class.

2

Do not take this term if taking 5 credit Math class. Contact your faculty advisor to develop an appropriate course sequence.

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.
  • If additional Math courses are required due to placement, please contact a Faculty Advisor to discuss your individual requirements.