Architectural Design Technology AAS Degree

A Program Overview of the Energy, Manufacturing & Construction Area of Study Updated as of May 2019

Programs At-A-Glance

Architectural Design Technology AAS Available at LSC-CyFair and LSC-North Harris

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1 Median Wage: $45,572

Computer-Aided Design Operator/ Drafting Certificate, Architectural, he Architectural Design Technology Associate of Applied Science degree Civil/Structural Discipline program prepares graduates for entry-level careers as architectural Available at LSC-CyFair Tdesign technologist. Courses within the program include computer-aided and LSC-North Harris design software, solid modeling design, statics, technical specialty courses, and general academic courses. LoneStar.edu/Computer-Aided-Operator- Certificate-Track-1 The Architectural Design Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded for successful completion of the 60 semester credit hours required in degree plans. Students may specialize in architectural design technology. Students desiring a quick entry to the workforce may consider the computer- aided design operator/drafting certificate. This certificate program includes 30 semester credit hours of required technical courses.

Graduates of the Architectural Design Technology Associate of Applied Science degree possess the technical skills and knowledge to perform essential design layout, prepare supporting documentation, and create finished construction documentation for production in the commercial and residential industries. A wide variety of employment opportunities are available to graduates.

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Certificate I AAS Degree Corporate 30 Credits 60 Credits College

Technical Drafting Composition & Rhetoric II AutoCAD Draftsman Basic Computer-Aided Drafting College Algebra Certificate

Construction Materials and Methods Architectural Drafting - Commercial Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience Technical Communications

Structural Drafting Art History: Renaissance to Modern Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting Trigonometry

Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting Structural Steel Detailing

Solid Modeling & Design Statics

Architectural Drafting - Residential Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Building Codes and Inspections Final Project - Advanced Drafting OR Special Topics: Drafting and Design OR Final Project: Advanced Drafring

Representative career titles and job positions for this program plan include: • Technician/Draftsperson • Design Technician • CAD Draftsman2

1Median Wage: $45,572

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2Position titles vary by employer and location. Complete your Architectural Design Technology AAS in 2 years! For more information on gainful employment, visit LoneStar.edu/GainfulEmployment.

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