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Architectural and Construction Technology A.A.S.

This A.A.S. track is designed to prepare graduates to organize, operate, manage, and control the unique and demanding systems, procedures, and services in the construction industry, both on the job site and in the contractor’s office. Areas of study include cost control, planning, scheduling, controlling and expediting construction, contract bidding and estimating, personnel management, and the overall management of construction operations. This curriculum prepares students for construction management careers in any type or size of construction firm.

The curriculum is not designed as a transfer program except to institutions having a construction curriculum. A student seeking a four-year bachelor’s degree must meet with the program coordinator in the management of construction program or the Applied Technologies Department chair to work out a suitable program of study.

A suggested course sequence follows. All students should consult with the architectural technology program coordinator prior to registration.

First Semester
CT 130 Construction Methods and Materials 3
CT 170 Introduction to Architecture and the Built Environment 3
CT 181 Architectural Drafting Techniques 3
English foundation 3
Mathematics foundation 3

Second Semester
CT 142 Introduction to Architectural Graphics 3
CT 183 Computer Drafting: Architectural Applications 4
CT 212 Construction Management
or
Professional elective * 3
Speech foundation 3
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3

Third Semester
AR 209 History of Architecture I
or
Arts or humanities distribution 3
CT 201 Introduction to Architectural Design 4
CT 223 Computer Drafting: Architectural 3D Presentation 4
CT 284 Construction Estimating
or
Professional elective* 3
Health foundation 1

Fourth Semester
AR 210 History of Architecture II
or
Professional elective* 3
CT 224 Computer Drafting: Advanced Architectural Applications 4
CT 291 Building Codes and Inspection
or
Professional elective* 3
CT 299 Professional Practicum 1
PH 203 General Physics I
or
Natural sciences lab distribution 4

Graduates of this A.A.S. track continue their education toward professional degrees or seek employment immediately as paraprofessionals. Technicians specializing in architecture and construction are prepared to assist and work with architects, contractors, and related professionals.

Successful graduates involve themselves in many specialized aspects of the construction industry, including preparation of contract drawings, supervision and/or inspection of construction work, and contract administration. Computer drafting skills provide extensive opportunities for graduates.

Students planning to transfer to four-year schools of architecture should be aware that not all courses in the curriculum may transfer.