Architectural Studies - Pre-Architecture, AAS

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CIP 150101 (ARC2)

The Associates of Applied Science of Architectural Studies - Architecture Technician at Arapahoe Community College offers two concentrations:

Architectural Studies - Pre-Architecture - For students interested in licensure and continuing their education
Architectural Studies - Architecture Technician, AAS - For students wishing to enter the profession upon graduation from this program

Students will be introduced to a wide range of architectural and construction topics such as design and modeling concepts, structural analysis, building service systems, and sustainability.

The Architectural Studies - Architecture Technician degree provides a foundation for transfer to university or, in combination with our internship and certificate programs, will help facilitate entry into or continuing education for the profession.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (39 credit hours)

ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 Credits
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits
MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 3 Credits
PHY 1111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I: With Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits
ART 1201 - Drawing I 3 Credits AND
ART 1110 , ART 1111 , OR ART 1112 3 Credits
ENV 1010 - Natural Disasters: GT-SC2 3 Credits
GEO 1005 OR GEO 1006 3 Credits
HUM 1021 , HUM 1022 , OR HUM 1023 3 Credits
SOC 1001 , SOC 1002 , OR SOC 2007 3 Credits
HIS 1310 OR HIS 1320 3 Credits

Major Courses (22 credit hours)

AEC 1100 - Introduction to Design Theory 3 Credits
AEC 1250 - Architectural Design and Modeling 4 Credits
AEC 1510 - Building Materials 3 Credits
AEC 2411 - Applied Structural Analysis 3 Credits
AEC 2520 - Building Environmental Systems I 3 Credits
AEC 2700 - International Building Codes 3 Credits
CAD 2220 - Revit® Architecture 3 Credits

Total: 61 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.