Purpose
The Associate in Science (AS) in Architectural Design and Construction Technology program offers a
sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic
standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers
in the Architecture and Construction field. The content includes, but is not limited to communication
skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices,
assisting architects and architectural engineers in planning and designing structures, using construction
materials, and dealing with contracts and specifications.
Program Structure
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 66 credit hours in the following areas: 18
credit hours of General Education Requirements, 19 credit hours of Architectural Design and
Construction Technology Foundation Core Requirements, 28 credit hours of Advanced Core
Requirements, and 1 Elective credit.
Course Prerequisites
Many courses require prerequisites. Click on each course’s name in the list below to check for
prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions related to the course Students must
complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it.
Graduation
Students must fulfill all requirements of their program major after which, students must complete an
application for graduation through the Office of the Registrar and enroll in the GRD 2000 course the
semester in which they intend to graduate. Students must apply for graduation by the published deadline
to be assured of final clearance for graduation, timely receipt of their diploma, and participation in the
commencement ceremony.