Architectural Design Diploma

For more information please see the Drafting and Design Technology Program Overview .

Purpose

The Architectural Design Diploma provides the student with the technical skills to meet initial employment needs or job upgrading. General education courses assist the student in employment flexibility.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

DSGN 1020 - CAD Fundamentals 3 credit(s)
DSGN 1040 - Construction Codes & Blueprints 3 credit(s)
DSGN 1200 - Structural Steel Detailing I 3 credit(s)
DSGN 1610 - Architectural Design 3 credit(s)
DSGN 2640 - Parametric Design in Revit 3 credit(s)
Program Elective Courses - Select 6 credit(s) from the following:
(
DSGN 1490
,
DSGN 1620
OR
DSGN 2020
)

Subtotal: 21

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)