Architectural Design Technician (ADATO)

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Location: Fort Omaha Campus

This degree builds a strong foundation of architectural knowledge through project-based and hands-on learning. It prepares students to enter architecture-related industry as BIM/CAD technicians capable of supporting the work of architects, manufacturers and contractors. Students learn how cutting edge technology and construction techniques influence the production of design and construction documents.

Graduation Requirements
Major Requirements: 54.0
Option Requirements: 27.0
General Education: 22.5
Total credit hours required: 103.5

The following General Education courses are recommended for Architectural Design Technician (ADATO): Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240 or higher; Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness: ARCH 1000

Major Requirements for Architectural Design Technician

ARCH 1115 - Revit Essentials 9 Credits
ARCH 1140 - Advanced REVIT Architecture 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1160 - AutoCAD for Architecture 9.0 Credits
ARCH 1200 - Wood-Frame Architecture 9 Credits
ARCH 1800 - Building Systems Fundamentals 9 Credits
ARCH 2410 - Commercial Architecture 9 Credits
CNST 1020 - Blueprint Reading 4.5 Credits

Option Requirements for Architectural Design Technician

Select a total of 27.0 credit hours from the following:

ARCH 1010 - Visual Literacy and Graphic Communication I 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1015 - Visual Literacy and Graphic Communication II 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2210 - Capstone Studio I 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2220 - Capstone Studio II 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2420 - Renovation Architecture 9 Credits
ARCH 2610 - Mid-Rise Architecture 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2700 - Construction Detailing I 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2710 - Construction Detailing II 4.5 Credits

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements (22.5 credit hours)

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Communication course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from list of Natural or Social Science General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Natural Science course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select one of the following courses.

EXPL 1000 - Exploratory Studies
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy
HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills