Architectural Design Technology AAS Degree

The Architectural Design Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates for entry-level careers as architectural design technologist. Courses within the program include computer-aided

design software, solid modeling design, statics, technical specialty courses, and general academic courses.

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.

A Program Overview of the Energy, Manufacturing & Construction Area of Study

Architectural Design Technology AASAvailable at LSC-CyFair and LSC-North Harris LoneStar.edu/Architectural-Design-Technology-AAS

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Median Wage: $45,572

Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate, Architectural, Civil/Structural DisciplineAvailable at LSC-CyFair and LSC-North Harris

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Michael Young832.920.5062

Michael.L.Young@LoneStar.eduLSC-CyFair

LoneStar.edu/Architectural-Design-Technology-AAS

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Thomas Robertson281.765.7949

Thomas.J.Robertson@LoneStar.eduLSC-North Harris

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Programs At-A-Glance

Updated as of May 2019

Architectural Design Technology AAS

Complete your Architectural Design Technology AAS in 2 years!

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

1Median Wage: $45,5721Texas Wages and Employment Projections is brought to you by the Labor Market & Career Information (LMCI) Department of the Texas Workforce Commission. www.TexasWages.com, 2017.

2Position titles vary by employer and location.

Technical Drafting

Basic Computer-Aided Drafting

Construction Materials and Methods

Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience

Structural Drafting

Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting

Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting

Solid Modeling & Design

Architectural Drafting - Residential

Building Codes and Inspections

Composition & Rhetoric II

College Algebra

Architectural Drafting - Commercial

Technical Communications

Art History: Renaissance to Modern

Trigonometry

Structural Steel Detailing

Statics

Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Final Project - Advanced DraftingORSpecial Topics: Drafting and DesignORFinal Project: Advanced Drafring

AutoCAD Draftsman Certificate

Corporate College

Certificate I30 Credits

AAS Degree60 Credits