Architectural Design Technology Program

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The Architectural Design Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level careers as engineering or architectural designers. Courses within the program include technical design applications, computer-aided design software, solid modeling design, applied strength of materials, statics, technical specialty courses, and general academic courses.

The Architectural Design Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded for successful completion of the 60 semester credit hours required in degree plans. Students desiring a less comprehensive program may consider the Architectural Design certificate. This certificate program includes 30 semester credit hours of required technical courses. Graduates possess the technical skills and knowledge to perform essential design layout, prepare supporting documentation, and create finished production drawings in the engineering, construction, or manufacturing industries. A wide variety of employment opportunities are available.

The general education core and many technical courses will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact a counselor or faculty member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.

By completing the program, students will earn two awards:

Architectural Design , Level 1 Certificate
Architectural Design Technology, AAS

Architectural Design, Level 1 Certificate

[C1_ACS1 Certificate offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Houston North, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-University Park]

Total Credit Hours Required: 30

First Semester Credits / Units: 12
DFTG 1305 - Technical Drafting Credit Hours: 3
DFTG 1309 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1311 - Construction Materials and Methods I Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience Credit Hours: 3
Second Semester Credits / Units: 12
ARCE 1352 - Structural Drafting Credit Hours: 3
DFTG 2331 - Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting Credit Hours: 3
DFTG 2319 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting Credit Hours: 3
DFTG 2340 - Solid Modeling/Design Credit Hours: 3
Third Semester Credits / Units: 6
DFTG 1317 - Architectural Drafting Residential Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1342 - Building Codes and Inspections Credit Hours: 3

Level 1 Certificate Completed

Architectural Design Technology, AAS

[AAS_EDAE degree offered at LSC-CyFair and LSC-North Harris]

Prerequisite: Completion of Architectural Design, Level 1 Certificate

Total Credit Hours Required: 60

Third Semester Credits / Units: 6
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Fourth Semester Credits / Units: 12
DFTG 2328 - Architectural Drafting Commercial Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical Communications Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1316 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History: Renaissance to Modern Credit Hours: 3
Fifth Semester Credits / Units: 12
ARCE 1315 - Structural Steel Detailing Credit Hours: 3
ENTC 1343 - Statics Credit Hours: 3
Elective - Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits / Units: 3
Program Capstone Credits / Units: 3
Complete one of the following:

AAS Completed

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