Program: Architectural Studies - Architecture Technician, AAS - Arapahoe Community College

Apr 06, 2025

2021-2022 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

CIP 150101 (ARC3)

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

Architectural Studies - Pre-Architecture, AAS - For students interested in licensure and continuing their education
Architectural Studies - Architecture Technician - 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 out 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 (18 credit hours)

ENG 121 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
MAT 121 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits
MAT 122 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 3 Credits
COM 115 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
PHY 111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I: With Lab: GTSC1 5 Credits

Major Courses (31 credit hours)

AEC 100 - Introduction to Design Theory 3 Credits
AEC 107 - Print Reading Residential/Commercial 3 Credits
AEC 110 - Architectural Design and Modeling 4 Credits
AEC 116 - Building Materials 3 Credits
AEC 206 - Applied Structural Analysis 3 Credits
AEC 208 - Building Environmental Systems I 3 Credits
AEC 236 - International Building Codes 3 Credits
CAD 101 - Computer Aided Drafting/2D I 3 Credits
CAD 102 - Computer Aided Drafting/2D II 3 Credits
CAD 224 - Revit® Architecture 3 Credits

Concentration (12 credit hours)

The Architectural Studies – Architecture Technician concentration is for students interested in entering the professional work force but is not intended for licensure. Students can find employment as an intern (based on experience, prior education, and personal networking) or start their own consulting business as a drafter, designer, or modeler.

Students must choose 12 credit hours minimum from the following:

CAD courses
AEC courses

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.