Codes and Dates

Current Effective Date 2025 Fall Semester
Curriculum Committee Approval: 10/07/2024
Board of Trustees Approval: 11/12/2024
Program Control Number 11031
Department: DDM
Subject: (ARCH) Architecture
TOP Code 0201.00 - Architecture and Architectural Technology*

Description

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment with architects, engineers, interior designers, building contractors, building material companies and government agencies. It is also designed as basic coursework for transferring into advanced degree programs in architecture and related fields. Courses may or may not be transferable based on school to which you are transferring, course content, and quality/quantity of the student portfolio. Students are encouraged to take courses in the order listed. Not all courses are offered each semester. Students wishing to transfer into an advanced degree program should contact that particular college or university for all specific transfer requirements including, but not limited to Math and English. Additional courses are necessary to fulfill the requirements for the Associate in Science degree. Please refer to the current catalog for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Synthesize alternative solutions to a specific problem.
2. Design and complete an architectural education portfolio.
3. Draw a floor plan, foundation plan, roof framing plan, sections, and elevations.

Degree Requirements

First Year - Fall Semester
9.0
ARCH 10
Architectural Design and Visualization I (Active)
3.0
ARCH 11
Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design (Active)
2.0
ARCH 12
Architectural Practice I (Active)
2.0
ARCH 14
Digital Tools for Architects (Active)
2.0
First Year - Spring Semester
12.0
ARCH 20
Architectural Design and Visualization II (Active)
3.0
ARCH 21
Materials of Construction (Active)
3.0
ARCH 22
Architectural Practice II (Active)
3.0
ARCH 24
Building Information Modeling (Active)
3.0
Second Year - Fall Semester
12.0
ARCH 30
Architectural Design and Visualization III (Active)
3.0
ARCH 31
Building Codes (Active)
3.0
ARCH 32
Statics and Strength of Materials (Active)
3.0
ARCH 34
Digital Rendering (Active)
3.0
Second Year - Spring Semester
9.0
ARCH 40
Architectural Design and Visualization IV (Active)
3.0
ARCH 41A
Office Practices (Active)
3.0
ARCH 42
Timber and Steel Structures (Active)
3.0
Total: 42.0