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Architectural Technology

  • Associate of Applied Science
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Program Number: 

106141

Program Credits: 

63.00

Estimated Total Cost: 

$10,000.00

Typical Start: 

Fall
Financial Aid Eligible

Architecture is a blend of art and science, of beauty and practicality. As an architectural technician, you will learn how to design residential and commercial buildings that are not only functional and fit into their environments, but also how to build them economically. Consider this program if you have excellent computer skills and a strong interest in building and design. Heavy emphasis is placed on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD), with the practical aspects of choosing building materials, estimating, structural principles, and building systems also covered. A capstone project takes the student from preliminary building proposals through the preparation of construction documents.

*Please note that the delivery method for fall courses may change as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. Our goal is to ensure that teaching and learning happens in a safe environment. We will communicate updates as quickly as possible.

Architectural Technology 2018-2019 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates10
Graduates Responding7
Employed in Related Occupation3
Employed in Non-related Occupations1
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education3
Not in Labor Market3

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding03
Average Hours Per Week
Median Hourly Wage
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Respondents in Related Occupations

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Career Opportunities

Architechural Estimator/Drafter
Architect Designer
Architectural Drafter
Architectural Revit Designer
CAD Designer/Project Manager
Design Engineer

Program Outcomes

  • Living responsibly
  • Refining professionalism
  • Cultivating passion
  • Develop construction documents
  • Evaluate building materials
  • Develop building designs
  • Integrate building systems
  • Apply structural principles in all phases of an architectural project
  • Estimate the materials and costs required to construct a building
  • Correlate significant structures with their architectural precedents

Admission Requirements:

College Requirements

Application: 

Yes

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Program Specific Requirements

Additional Requirements:

To enroll in the Architectural Technology program you must have completed the following with a grade of ā€œCā€ or better:

  • One year of High School Geometry or one term of College Geometry

Courses

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern [1] self-service portal when registering for class.

First Term

ArchiCAD
Course Number: 10614106
Credits: 3.00
Building Science and Materials
Course Number: 10614115
Credits: 3.00
College Mathematics
Course Number: 10804107
Credits: 3.00
History & Theory of Archi
Course Number: 10614102
Credits: 2.00
Intro to Archi Design
Course Number: 10614109
Credits: 4.00

Second Term

Arch Draft Res
Course Number: 10614122
Credits: 4.00
Bldg Estimating
Course Number: 10614149
Credits: 3.00
English Composition 1
Course Number: 10801136
Credits: 3.00
Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Course Number: 10801196
Credits: 3.00
Struct Draft Res
Course Number: 10614124
Credits: 3.00

Third Term

Arch Draft Comm
Course Number: 10614132
Credits: 4.00
Arch Practice
Course Number: 10614143
Credits: 1.00
Archi Detailing
Course Number: 10614133
Credits: 3.00
Psychology of Human Relations
Course Number: 10809199
Credits: 3.00
Struct Draft Comm
Course Number: 10614134
Credits: 3.00
Technical Reporting
Course Number: 10801197
Credits: 3.00

Fourth Term

Arch Bldg Info Mgmt
Course Number: 10614136
Credits: 2.00
Arch Capstone
Course Number: 10614142
Credits: 4.00
Bldg Systems
Course Number: 10614148
Credits: 3.00
Economics
Course Number: 10809195
Credits: 3.00
Struct Analysis
Course Number: 10614135
Credits: 3.00

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Links
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