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May 14, 2026
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2026-2027 Catalog
Architectural Design Technology (ARADT)
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The Architectural Design Technology degree builds a strong foundation in architectural knowledge through applied, project-based learning focused on the production and coordination of documents used to create buildings. Students learn how digital technologies, building systems, material assemblies, and construction methods influence the development of accurate models and technical drawings used throughout the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The program prepares graduates to enter the field as BIM and architectural design technicians capable of supporting architects, engineers, contractors, and more. It also provides a pathway for students interested in pursuing additional education toward professional architecture licensure.
Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 96.0
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Major Requirements - 46.5 credits
Option Requirements - 27.0 credits
General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:
- Communication: ENGL 1225
- Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240 or higher
- Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness: ARCH 1000
- Scientific Inquiry: PHYS 1010
- Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy: INFO 1001
Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements - 22.5 credits
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. Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness
1 Course 4.5 credit hrs. Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses. Scientific Inquiry
1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs. Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences or Social Sciences General Education courses. *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. Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Plan
Architectural Design Technician (ARCTO) The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400. Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply industry-relevant digital tools or technologies to produce accurate models, drawings, and technical documentation used throughout the AEC industry.
- Interpret architectural and engineering information to support coordinated decision-making among multidisciplinary teams.
- Analyze building materials, systems, and assemblies to evaluate their performance, constructability, and environmental impacts.
- Demonstrate professional workplace competencies-including ethical judgment, critical thinking, and effective communication-expected of AEC technicians.
- Integrate applicable codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks into technical work to ensure compliance and support safe, functional built environments.
- Assess how architectural and engineering systems interact within buildings to support performance requirements across structural, environmental, and user-centered outcomes.
- Contribute effectively to project workflows by preparing, organizing, and managing digital project information within collaborative AEC environments.
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