CIP Code: 4.0901 | NOVA Code: 9010
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
Plan of Study Grid
| 1st Semester |
|---|
| ARC 123 |
Architectural Graphics I |
3 |
| ARC 133 |
Construction Methodology & Procedures I |
3 |
| ARC 200 |
History of Architecture |
4 |
| CAD 201 |
Computer Aided Drafting & Design I |
4 |
| ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
SDV 100
|
College Success Skills
or Orientation to: |
1 |
| | Credits | 18 |
| 2nd Semester |
|---|
| ARC 124 |
Architectural Graphics II |
3 |
| ARC 134 |
Construction Methodology & Procedures II |
3 |
| ARC 138 |
Structures For Architects |
3 |
| 1, 3 |
2-3 |
|
Seminar And Project |
|
|
|
| MTH 161 |
PreCalculus I () 2 |
3 |
| | Credits | 14-15 |
| 3rd Semester |
|---|
| ARC 225 |
Site Planning And Technology |
3 |
| ARC 231 |
Advanced Architectural Design and Graphics I |
4 |
| ARC 243 |
Environmental Systems |
4 |
| CAD 202 |
Computer Aided Drafting & Design II |
4 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 18 |
| 4th Semester |
|---|
| CAD 203 |
Computer Aided Drafting & Design III |
3 |
| ARC 232 |
Advanced Architectural Design and Graphics II |
4 |
| 3 |
3 |
|
Designing Sustainable Built Environments |
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
Principles of Public Speaking |
|
|
Introduction to Human Communication |
|
|
Interpersonal Communication |
|
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Intercultural Communication |
|
|
3 |
| PED 116 |
Lifetime Fitness And Wellness |
1 |
| | Credits | 17 |
| | Total Credits | 67-68 |
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. Electives should be chosen with the advice of an academic advisor to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution.
