Architecture Design and Construction Technology Overview (AS 2700)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-art/default.aspx
Program Description
The Architecture Design and Construction Technology A.S. degree provides the foundation necessary for employment in a variety of industries, including architecture, construction, and interior or landscape design. The program also helps to prepare students to further their education in architecture and/or construction.
Students gain the technical knowledge and skills in drafting, design and construction technology needed to design and build in the next generation of healthy, energy efficient houses and buildings based on sustainable design strategies, applied building science principles, and mainstream green building practices. The program is also designed for employees in these fields who seek further education and career advancement.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years if students attend full-time, or three years if students attend part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Boca Raton campus.
For More Information
Dharmesh Patel, Department Chair, pateld@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 862-4430
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment in an entry-level position with a broad base of skills in architectural design and construction, including as a computer-aided design (CAD) draftsperson or 3D visualizer/renderer. With experience, graduates may become residential and small commercial designers, building plan examiners, and residential and building contractors. There will be expanded employment opportunities due to Florida’s projected growth and architectural technologist needs.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a professional degree program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 19)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1114 | Trigonometry (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PHY2053 | General Physics 1 (AA) | 4 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 47)
| ARC1002 | Introduction to Architecture (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC1131C | Architecture Graphics 1 (AA) | 2 Credits |
| ARC1132C | Architecture Graphics 2 (AA) | 2 Credits |
| ARC1301C | Architectural Design 1 (AA) | 4 Credits |
| ARC1302C | Architectural Design 2 (AA) | 4 Credits |
| ARC1701 | History of Architecture 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC1702 | History of Architecture 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC2201 | Theory of Architecture (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC2303C | Architectural Design 3 (AA) | 4 Credits |
| ARC2304C | Architectural Design 4 (AA) | 4 Credits |
| ARC2461 | Materials and Methods of Construction 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC2501 | Structures (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC2180CR | Intro to Digital Architecture (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC2190CR | The Architecture Portfolio (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ETD2320C | Introduction to AutoCAD (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 66
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Credits: 16)
| ARC1131C | Architecture Graphics 1 (AA) | 2 Credits |
| ARC1132C | Architecture Graphics 2 (AA) | 2 Credits |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC1002 | Introduction to Architecture (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Credits: 16)
| ARC1301C | Architectural Design 1 (AA) | 4 Credits |
| ARC1701 | History of Architecture 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC1702 | History of Architecture 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1114 | Trigonometry (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ETD2320C | Introduction to AutoCAD (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Credits: 11)
| ARC1302C | Architectural Design 2 (AA) | 4 Credits |
| ARC2201 | Theory of Architecture (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PHY2053 | General Physics 1 (AA) | 4 Credits |
Term Four - Fall (Credits: 10)
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC2303C | Architectural Design 3 (AA) | 4 Credits |
| ARC2461 | Materials and Methods of Construction 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Five - Spring (Credits 13)
| ARC2304C | Architectural Design 4 (AA) | 4 Credits |
| ARC2501 | Structures (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC2180CR | Intro to Digital Architecture (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARC2190CR | The Architecture Portfolio (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 66