Architectural Technology - Certificate of Completion Program
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of architectural drafting and design. Students gain skills in CAD (computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD), project estimating, and construction management. Students who complete the required course of study in Architectural Technology are prepared for employment as an architectural draftsperson, computer-aided draftsperson/designer, construction estimator, project manager or expediter.
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| CIVL-115 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS | 3 |
| CIVL-120 | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ** | 4 |
| CIVL-125 | ARCHITECTURAL CAD 1 ** | 3 |
| ENGL-100 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| CIVL-220 | CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING | 3 |
| CIVL-225 | ARCHITECTURAL CAD 2 (Note 1) | 3 |
| CIVL-420 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ENGL-202 | TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING | 3 |
| MATH-122 | APPLIED MATHEMATICS 1 (Note 2) (or) | 3 |
| MATH-132 | TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 1 | 4 |
| Total: | 15-16 | |
Notes:
- CIVL-120 and CIVL-125 are prerequisites.
- Student may take either math for completion of certificate requirements.
* Students may enroll in the Fall or Spring semesters, in the day division or the School of Continuing Education.
** Transfer credit will be accepted for these or other courses upon receipt of appropriate documentation or submittal of an acceptable portfolio of drawings. A minimum of 22 credits must be satisfactorily completed at STCC with a graduation QPA equal to at least 2.0. A minimum of 12 Civil Engineering Technology credits must be completed at STCC.
Upon successful completion of the requirements of the program, a Certificate of Completion in Architectural Technology from STCC will be awarded.