Architectural Engineering Technology
Associate Degree Program
This program will enable you to work on projects with accomplished design professionals and learn the latest techniques of today’s architectural design field! You will gain knowledge of architectural design while being able to develop and present architectural interior design and construction documents using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software.
Offered at the following campus(es): Dover, Stanton
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Architectural Design Technician
- Cost Estimator
- Project Manager
- Technical Sales Representative
- Architectural CAD Designer
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Research and analyze existing site conditions.
- Apply principles of sustainability to the built environment.
- Employ the architectural design process.
- Interpret and apply building codes.
- Create technical drawings and presentation graphics.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| AET 123 | Architectural Drafting/Design I | 4 |
| CET 135 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EDD 171 | Introduction to CAD using AutoCAD | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 183 | Reasoning with Functions I | 5 |
| Or | ||
| MAT 281 | Calculus I | 4 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET 125 | Architectural Drafting/Design II | 4 |
| AET 164 | Architectural CAD Applications | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 193 | Reasoning with Functions II | 4 |
| Or | ||
| MAT 282 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 205 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Or | ||
| PHY 281 | Physics I with Calculus | 4 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET 236 | Building Service Systems | 3 |
| AET 250 | Architectural Drafting/Design III | 4 |
| AET 275 | Architectural Design: Foundation Studies I | 4 |
| Or | ||
| AET 290 | Co-op Work Experience | 3 |
| Or | ||
| AET 291 | Internship Work Experience | 3 |
| MET 132 | Statics | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET 270 | Architectural Drafting/Design IV | 4 |
| AET 232 | Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| MET 242 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| CMT 234 | Cost Estimating/Planning | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Approved Electives
Select two (2) social science electives.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLT 110 | Cross-Cultural Immersion | 3 |
| ECO 122 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Or | ||
| ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIS 111 | U. S. History: Pre-Civil War | 3 |
| Or | ||
| HIS 112 | United States History Post-Civil War | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
| HIS 131 | Art History I | 3 |
| HIS 132 | Art History II | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Sustainability and Society | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 70 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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This program is offered at the Dover and Stanton campuses.
This program is offered at the Dover and Stanton campuses.