Architectural Technology Concentration (AS Degree S0392)
Technology and Health Division
Degree S0392
This program prepares students to enter the field of architecture and related areas. The student is provided with an option of direct employment into the field or preparation for transfer to a professional school of architecture. The Technology Concentration focuses upon building and construction technology, documentation, codes, and computer applications. Current technology and computer (CAD) skills are integrated into the program.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 101 | Design I - Elements of Design | 4 |
| ARCH 121 | CADD and Digital Design Media Level I | 4 |
| ARCH 141 | Design Drawing and Communication | 4 |
| ARCH 142 | Architectural Materials and Specifications | 4 |
| ARCH 145 | Building and Zoning Codes | 3 |
| ARCH 146 | Architectural Drawings and Fabrications | 3 |
| ARCH 147 | Architectural CAD and BIM | 3 |
| ARCH 247 | Architectural CAD Working Drawings | 3 |
| ECT 26 | Civil Engineering Technology and CADD | 3 |
| ECT 70 | Elements of Construction Management | 3 |
| ECT 71 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| Total Units | 37 | |
An advanced MATH course and PHYS 2AG typically are required for transfer to a professional school of architecture. Verify all requirements with the transfer institution.
Architecture Website
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Be employed or actively seeking employment in the field or a related field.
- Create design development and working drawing sets reflecting refined job skills in architectural CAD.
- Transfer to a 4 year university in a related major.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| (ARCH 101 AND ARCH 121) 8 | ||
| Units | 4 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4.5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ARCH 141 | Design Drawing and Communication | 4 |
| ARCH 145 | Building and Zoning Codes | 3 |
| A/AS MATH | 3 | |
| Units | 10 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 142 | Architectural Materials and Specifications | 4 |
| ARCH 147 | Architectural CAD and BIM | 3 |
| ECT 70 | Elements of Construction Management | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| Certificate: Architectural Tech. Conc. L1 N0468 8 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| Certificate: Arch. Foundational Skills: E0387 7 | ||
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 146 | Architectural Drawings and Fabrications | 3 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| Faculty recommendation: C1-Arts ARCH 250 or 251 1 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ECT 26 | Civil Engineering Technology and CADD | 3 |
| ECT 71 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| ARCH 247 | Architectural CAD Working Drawings | 3 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| Certificate: Architectural Tech. Concent. L2 T0389 9 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| Architectural Technology Concentration, AS S0392 2 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 58.5 | |
