Architectural Technology Certificate of Achievement
The Architectural Technology Certificate of Achievement provides education and training for students seeking employment in Architecture or any of the related fields in the building industry where they may be involved in the production of working drawings for the construction and renovation of homes, offices, retail stores, and many other building typologies. Students earning the certificate may also choose to continue their education toward an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in Architecture or related major.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Fulfill the requirements for an entry- level position in their field.
- Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.
- Apply critical thinking skills to research, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information.
- Display the skills and aptitude necessary to qualify for certification exams in their field.
- Exhibit effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Program RequirementsÂ
Course Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | Units | |
ARCH 001 | Intro to Architectural Professions | 3 |
ARCH 002 | Materials of Construction | 4 |
ARCH 003A | Architectural Practice I | 3 |
ARCH 003B | Architectural Practice II | 3 |
ARCH 005A | Introduction to Drawing & Perspective | 3 |
ARCH 005B | Architectural Delineation | 3 |
ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
BIT 010 | California Building Codes | 4 |
DRA 001 | Technical Drafting I | 3 |
DRA 002 | AutoCAD | 4 |
DRA 010 | CAD Drafting/Design Project | 2 |
DRA 011 | Intro to Sketchup & Revit | 3 |
CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 38 |