Transfer Information
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.
Recommended Preparation Information
Two years of high school algebra and geometry.
Course Curriculum
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
|
3 |
ARC
133
|
3 |
ARC
200
|
4 |
CAD
201
|
4 |
ENG
111
|
3 |
Choose One |
SDV
100
|
1 |
SDV
101
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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.