Architectural Engineering Design Technology (AREDT)

Location(s): Fort Omaha Campus

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

The Architectural Engineering Design Technology degree builds a strong foundation in architectural engineering concepts through applied, project-based learning that emphasizes the production and coordination of documentation used to create buildings. Students learn how digital technologies, engineering principles, systems integration, and construction methods inform 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 architectural engineering building information modeling (BIM) and design technicians who support the work of architectural engineers, skilled trades professionals, manufacturers, and related building industry partners.

Students complete a focused pathway in electrical, mechanical, or structural systems to further develop discipline-specific technical skills.

Graduation Requirements

To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.

Total credit hours required: 91.5 - 96.0

Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Plan

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Major Requirements - 46.5 credits

ARCH 1005 - AEC Industry 6.0 Credits
ARCH 1105 - Revit Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1250 - Revit Project Management 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1400 - Building Materials 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1450 - Building Assemblies 9 Credits
ARCH 1800 - Building MEP Systems Fundamentals 9.0 Credits
CNST 1020 - Blueprint Reading 4.5 Credits
CNST 1030 - Digital Blueprint Applications 4.5 Credits

Option Requirements for Architectural Engineering Design Technician

Students select a focus path of either Electrical, Mechanical or Structural and complete the courses under that option. Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to determine the focus path that meets their education and career goals.

Electrical Focus Option 22.5 - 27.0 credit

ARCH 2810 - Revit Electrical 9 Credits
ARCH 2815 - Revit Low-Voltage 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2850 - Building Engineering Studio 4.5 Credits
Select 1 course from the following:
ARCH 2300 - Revit Architecture 9 Credits
ARCH 2400 - Revit Structural 9 Credits
ARCH 2820 - Revit Mechanical 9 Credits
ARCH 2825 - Revit Plumbing 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2860 - AEC Internship 4.5 Credits
CNST 1005 - Introduction to the Construction Industry 4.5 Credits
ELTR 1200 - Basic Electricity 8.0 Credits
ELTR 2240 - National Electrical Code 4.5 Credits
SCET 1000 - Civil Engineering Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
SCET 1090 - ArcGIS Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
SCET 1120 - AutoCAD Essentials 9.0 Credits

Mechanical Focus Option 22.5 - 27.0 credits

ARCH 2820 - Revit Mechanical 9 Credits
ARCH 2825 - Revit Plumbing 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2850 - Building Engineering Studio 4.5 Credits
Select 1 course from the following:
ARCH 2300 - Revit Architecture 9 Credits
ARCH 2400 - Revit Structural 9 Credits
ARCH 2810 - Revit Electrical 9 Credits
ARCH 2815 - Revit Low-Voltage 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2860 - AEC Internship 4.5 Credits
CNST 1005 - Introduction to the Construction Industry 4.5 Credits
HVAC 1101 - HVACR Electrical Systems and Components 9.0 Credits
HVAC 1103 - Intro to HVAC/R Principles & Theory 9.0 Credits
SCET 1000 - Civil Engineering Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
SCET 1090 - ArcGIS Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
SCET 1120 - AutoCAD Essentials 9.0 Credits

Structural Focus Option - 24.0 - 27.0 credits

ARCH 2400 - Revit Structural 9 Credits
ARCH 2450 - Revit Structural Detailing 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2848 - Structural Studio 4.5 Credits
Select 1 course from the following:
ARCH 2300 - Revit Architecture 9 Credits
ARCH 2810 - Revit Electrical 9 Credits
ARCH 2815 - Revit Low-Voltage 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2820 - Revit Mechanical 9 Credits
ARCH 2825 - Revit Plumbing 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2860 - AEC Internship 4.5 Credits
CNST 1005 - Introduction to the Construction Industry 4.5 Credits
SCET 1000 - Civil Engineering Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
SCET 1090 - ArcGIS Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
SCET 1120 - AutoCAD Essentials 9.0 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.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education Courses.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses .

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.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Plan

Architectural Engineering Design Technician (ARCED)

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.

Year 1
Quarter 1
ARCH 1005 - AEC Industry 6.0 Credits
ENGL 1225 - Applied Communications I 4.5 Credits *Recommended Communication general education course for this program.
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy 4.5 Credits *Recommended Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy general education course for this program.
Quarter 2
ARCH 1105 - Revit Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1400 - Building Materials 4.5 Credits
MATH 1240 - Technical Mathematics 4.5 Credits *Recommended Quantitative/Numeracy general education course for this program.
Quarter 3
ARCH 1250 - Revit Project Management 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1450 - Building Assemblies 9 Credits
CNST 1020 - Blueprint Reading 4.5 Credits
Quarter 4
ARCH 1800 - Building MEP Systems Fundamentals 9.0 Credits
CNST 1030 - Digital Blueprint Applications 4.5 Credits
Year 2
Quarter 5
ARCH 1000 - Appreciation of Architecture 4.5 Credits *Recommended Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness general education course for this program.
Based on the chosen Focus Option area of study, select one of the following:
ARCH 2810 - Revit Electrical 9 Credits
OR
ARCH 2820 - Revit Mechanical 9 Credits
OR
ARCH 2400 - Revit Structural 9 Credits
Quarter 6
PHYS 1010 - Applied Physics 4.5 Credits *Recommended Scientific Inquiry general education course for this program.
ARCH 2850 - Building Engineering Studio 4.5 Credits
OR
ARCH 2848 - Structural Studio 4.5 Credits *If choosing Structural Focus Option
Based on the chosen Focus Option area of study, select one of the following:
ARCH 2815 - Revit Low-Voltage 4.5 Credits
OR
ARCH 2825 - Revit Plumbing 4.5 Credits
OR
ARCH 2450 - Revit Structural Detailing 4.5 Credits
Quarter 7
ARCH 2860 - AEC Internship 4.5 Credits
OR
Based on the chosen Focus area of study, select one option course from those listed above, in the degree requirements.

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