Architectural Technology Degree
Do you find yourself designing houses and other structures? Do you enjoy solving puzzles and other problems? Do you have an interest in technical skills like computer software?
Then you should consider preparing for a career in architecture by earning an associate's degree in architectural technology. With the MC program, you will explore the technical aspects of manual drafting, CAD, and BIMS as well as the creative aspects of making presentation drawings and designing of buildings.
Graduates completing the AAS degree can seek employment in the field immediately or transfer to a four-year school of architecture.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Synthesize social, economic, environmental, material, and aesthetic issues to create architectural designs.
- Document design strategies using a variety of graphic verbal and written forms.
- Analyze various construction technologies and materials and demonstrate mastery in application in graphic format.
- Demonstrate knowledge of building design by means of resolving architectural space planning, aesthetic, and construction detail?issues in design projects such as residential, commercial, or public structures.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer.
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Transfer Opportunities
Upon completion of the architecture associate's degree at 草莓视频APP, there are currently formal articulation agreements with Catholic University of America (CUA) School of Architecture in Washington, DC, and Morgan State University Institute of Environmental Design in Baltimore, Maryland. See all architecture transfer agreements.
In addition to CUA and Morgan, students have also transferred to Pratt Institute of Art, Savannah College of Art and Design, Miami University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University of Arizona, University of California in Los Angeles, and Boston Architectural Center.
Admission into four-year architecture programs is extremely competitive, requiring a high GPA and a portfolio of work prior to admission at most transfer schools. Check with the specific institution to which you intend to transfer and see which courses will be counted as transfer credits. Contact a program coordinator for assistance.
Students in the University of Maryland College Park's architecture program are admitted in two ways: direct admits from high school, and transfer admits, who are students enrolled at the University of Maryland and elsewhere competing for up to 30 seats each year.
UMCP requires a drawing course not offered at MC. Students may take this class at a reduced price while attending MC full-time through the new window.
Read all of the new window carefully and meet with an advisor at MC to discuss your plan of action. You should also develop a Plan B because of the extremely competitive admissions process for this program.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Technicians specializing in architecture and construction are prepared to assist and work with architects, contractors, and related professionals. Successful graduates involve themselves in many specialized aspects of the construction industry, including preparation of contract drawings, supervision and/or inspection of construction work, and contract administration. Computer drafting skills provide extensive opportunities for graduates.
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Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in the Fields of Study section.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
Students should complete the required??and??foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. A suggested course sequence follows. All students should review the ?and consult with the architectural technology program coordinator prior to registration.
First Semester
- ?3 semester hours ?
- ?4 semester hours ?(MATF)
- ?3 semester hours
- ?3 semester hours
- ?3 semester hours
Second Semester
- 3 semester hours (ENGF)
- ?3 semester hours
- ?4 semester hours
- ?3 semester hours ? ?(GEEL)
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- ?3 semester hours ?(GEEL) ?
- ?3 semester hours (BSSD)
Third Semester
- ?4 semester hours
- ?4 semester hours
- ?3 semester hours
- ?4 semester hours ?(NSLD)
Fourth Semester
- ?4 semester hours
- ?3 semester hours
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- ?1 semester hour ?
- ?3 semester hours
- or 3 semester hours?(ARTD or HUMD)
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Related Programs and Courses
General Studies Degree
Students who major in general studies explore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.