This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment. Students must see their Architecture Technology advisor to satisfy individual goals. The graduates may find employment in the field of architecture, construction, and urban design utilizing their construction knowledge, graphic communication, and problem solving skills.
Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
Two years of high school algebra and geometry.
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| ARC | 123 | Architectural Graphics I | 3 |
| ARC | 133 | Construction Methodology and Procedures I | 3 |
| ARC | 200 | History of Architecture | 4 |
| CAD | 201 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design I | 4 |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | 1 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| ARC | 124 | Architectural Graphics II | 3 |
| ARC | 134 | Construction Methodology and Procedures II | 3 |
| ARC | 138 | Structures for Architects | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| 1 ARC | 298 | Seminar and Project | 2 - 3 |
| ARC | Technical Elective | 2 - 3 | |
| 2MTH | 161 | PreCalculus I | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| ARC | 225 | Site Planning and Technology | 3 |
| ARC | 231 | Architectural Design and Graphics I | 4 |
| ARC | 243 | Environmental Systems | 4 |
| CAD | 202 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design II | 4 |
| 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| CAD | 203 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design III | 3 |
| ARC | 232 | Architectural Design and Graphics II | 4 |
| Choose One | |||
| ARC | 240 | Designing Sustainable Built Environments | 3 |
| 4 | Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| 5CST | Elective | 3 | |
| 6 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| PED | 116 | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 67-68 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
ARC
123
|
3 |
|
ARC
133
|
3 |
|
ARC
200
|
4 |
|
CAD
201
|
4 |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
SDV
101
|
1 |
| Total | 18 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
ARC
124
|
3 |
|
ARC
134
|
3 |
|
ARC
138
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
Seminar and Project
1 ARC
298
|
2 - 3 |
|
Technical Elective
ARC
|
2 - 3 |
|
2MTH
161
|
3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
ARC
225
|
3 |
|
ARC
231
|
4 |
|
ARC
243
|
4 |
|
CAD
202
|
4 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
3
|
3 |
| Total | 18 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
CAD
203
|
3 |
|
ARC
232
|
4 |
| Choose One | |
|
ARC
240
|
3 |
|
Technical Elective 1
4
|
3 |
|
Elective
5CST
|
3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
6
|
3 |
|
PED
116
|
1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 67-68 | |
Colleges and universities offering the Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture may accept NOVA graduates as transfer students. See ARC faculty for details.
1 ARC 298 is recommended for the students who are planning to transfer to four-year colleges.
2 MTH 167 (5 cr.) is recommended for students who wish to transfer.
3 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
4 Courses may be selected from ARC, BLD, and CAD.
5 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, or CST 229.
6 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
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