Architectural Technology Program

Architectural Technology (ART) Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree Program

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347.7700.

The Architectural Technology (ART) curriculum is a two-year associate degree program designed to provide students with the skills to work in the areas of architectural drafting and detailing, simple structural design, planning, estimating, inspection, and sales. The curriculum is not intended to prepare students for registration as professional architects.

Emphasis is on basic engineering principles of mechanics, surveying, residential and commercial construction drawings, mechanical and electrical systems in buildings, and materials testing. Also included are courses in mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, communications, computer programming fundamentals, and the humanities.

Graduates typically find employment with architectural firms, construction firms, building material suppliers, and various governmental agencies. Graduates are also eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Technology (construction option).

This program is not intended to prepare students for registration as liccensed architects.

Freshman Year

First Semester

ART 117 Construction Graphics and CAD (3 cr.)
ART 165 Building Systems and Materials (3 cr.)
CNT 105 Introduction to Construction Technology (3 cr.)
ENG W131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.)
MATH 153 Algebra and Trigonometry I (3 cr.)
(15 cr.)

Second Semester

ART 120 Architectural Presentation (3 cr.)
ART 155 Residential Construction (3 cr.)
ART 210 History of Architecture (3 cr.)
ART 285 Electrical Systems for Buildings (2 cr.)
COMM R110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 cr.)
MATH 154 Algebra and Trigonometry II (3 cr.)
(17 cr.)

Sophomore Year

Third Semester

ART 222 Commercial Construction (3 cr.)
ART 284 Mechanical Systems for Buildings (3 cr.)
CET 104 Fundamentals of Surveying (3 cr.)
CET 160 Statics (3 cr.)
PHYS 218 General Physics I (4 cr.)
(16 cr.)

Fourth Semester

TCM 220 Technical Report Writing (3 cr.)
CET 260 Strength of Materials (3 cr.)
CET 267 Materials Testing (2 cr.)
CNT 280 Quantity Survey (3 cr.)
MATH 221 Calculus for Technology I (3 cr.)
PHYS 219 General Physics II (4 cr.)
(18 cr.)