Architectural Engineering Technology

Associate Degree Program

This program will enable you to work on projects with accomplished design professionals and learn the latest techniques of today’s architectural design field! You will gain knowledge of architectural design while being able to develop and present architectural interior design and construction documents using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software.

Offered at the following campus(es): Dover, Stanton

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

  • Architectural Design Technician
  • Cost Estimator
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Architectural CAD Designer

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Research and analyze existing site conditions.
  2. Apply principles of sustainability to the built environment.
  3. Employ the architectural design process.
  4. Interpret and apply building codes.
  5. Create technical drawings and presentation graphics.
  6. Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Suggested Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number Course Title Credits
SSC 100First Year Seminar1
AET 123Architectural Drafting/Design I4
CET 135Engineering Materials3
EDD 171Introduction to CAD using AutoCAD3
ENG 101Composition I3
 
MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I5
Or
MAT 281Calculus I4

Semester 2

Number Course Title Credits
AET 125Architectural Drafting/Design II4
AET 164Architectural CAD Applications3
ENG 102Composition II3
 
MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II4
Or
MAT 282Calculus II4
 
PHY 205General Physics I4
Or
PHY 281Physics I with Calculus4

Semester 3

Number Course Title Credits
AET 236Building Service Systems3
AET 250Architectural Drafting/Design III4
 
AET 275Architectural Design: Foundation Studies I4
Or
AET 290Co-op Work Experience3
Or
AET 291Internship Work Experience3
 
MET 132Statics3
ElectiveSocial Science Elective3

Semester 4

Number Course Title Credits
AET 270Architectural Drafting/Design IV4
AET 232Contracts and Specifications3
MET 242Strength of Materials3
CMT 234Cost Estimating/Planning3
ElectiveSocial Science Elective3

Approved Electives

Select two (2) social science electives.

Number Course Title Credits
CLT 110Cross-Cultural Immersion3
 
ECO 122Microeconomics3
Or
ECO 111Macroeconomics3
 
HIS 111U. S. History: Pre-Civil War3
Or
HIS 112United States History Post-Civil War3
 
POL 111Political Science3
PSY 121General Psychology3
SOC 111Sociology3
HIS 131Art History I3
HIS 132Art History II3
SOC 103Sustainability and Society3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 70 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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Campus-Specific Program Information
Contact Dover

Reginald Chandler
Instructor and Program Advisor
rchandl3@airllevant.com
(302) 857-1314

This program is offered at the Dover and Stanton campuses.

Contact Stanton

Steve Cannon
Instructor and Program Advisor
scanno10@airllevant.com
(302) 454-3185

This program is offered at the Dover and Stanton campuses.