Program: Architectural Drafting Certificate - Arapahoe Community College

Apr 04, 2025

2022-2023 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

CIP 150101 (DRA2)

The Architectural Drafting Certificate provides the educational background and basic technical training necessary for the student to seek employment within one of the area architecture firms. Students will be prepared for a variety of entry level positions that include Draftsperson or Computer Aided Design Technician. Refer to your catalog for basic skills assessment required for this program.

Any student who has an interest and feels he/she can profit from the program may enroll.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College
An interview is usually held by the program chairperson with the prospective student to determine the student’s interest and desire and to discuss the purpose of the program with the student.

Program Requirements

Major Courses (25 credit hours)

AEC 1250 - Architectural Design and Modeling 4 Credits
AEC 1510 - Building Materials 3 Credits
AEC 2220 - Architectural Graphics 3 Credits
AEC 2411 - Applied Structural Analysis 3 Credits
CAD 1101 - Computer Aided Drafting/2D I 3 Credits
CAD 1102 - Computer Aided Drafting/2D II 3 Credits
CAD 2402 - Computer Aided Drafting/Custom 3 Credits
CAD 2220 - Revit® Architecture 3 Credits

Electives (3-4 credit hours)

MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits (recommended) OR
MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 3 Credits OR
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits OR
or ART GT course AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4 or CAD or AEC courses

Total: 28-29 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.