Architecture Technology, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 4.0901

NOVA Code: 9010

Offered through AL, AN

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment. Students must see their Architecture Technology advisor to satisfy individual goals. The graduates may find employment in the field of architecture, construction, and urban design utilizing their construction knowledge, graphic communication, and problem solving skills.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Recommended Preparation: Two years of high school algebra and geometry.

Two Years

1st Semester

ARC 123 - Architectural Graphics I (3 CR.)
ARC 133 - Construction Methodology and Procedures I (3 CR.)
ARC 200 - History of Architecture (4 CR.)
CAD 201 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design I (4 CR.)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) ¹

Total 18 credits

2nd Semester

ARC 124 - Architectural Graphics II (3 CR.)
ARC 134 - Construction Methodology and Procedures II (3 CR.)
ARC 138 - Structures for Architects (3 CR.)
ARC 298 - Seminar and Project (2-3 CR.) ²OR
ARC ___ - Technical Elective (2-3 CR.)
MTH 161 - PreCalculus I (3 CR.) ³

Total 14-15 credits

3rd Semester

ARC 225 - Site Planning and Technology (3 CR.)
ARC 231 - Architectural Design and Graphics I (4 CR.)
ARC 243 - Environmental Systems (4 CR.)
CAD 202 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design II (4 CR.)
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 CR.) ⁴

Total 18 credits

4th Semester

CAD 203 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design III (3 CR.)
ARC 232 - Architectural Design and Graphics II (4 CR.)
ARC 240 - Designing Sustainable Built Environments (3 CR.) OR
Technical Elective (3 CR.) ⁵
CST Elective (3 CR.) ⁶
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁷
PED 116 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (1-2 CR.) (1 CR.)

Total 17 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Architecture Technology: 67-68 credits

Colleges and universities offering the Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture may accept NOVA graduates as transfer students. See ARC faculty for details.

¹ May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.

² ARC 298 is recommended for the students who are planning to transfer to four-year colleges.

³ MTH 167 (5 cr.) is recommended for students who wish to transfer.

⁴ See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

⁵ Courses may be selected from ARC, BLD, and CAD.

⁶ Select from the following: CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 126 , or CST 229 .

⁷See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.