Architecture, Associate in Applied Science

Program Code: 0122

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Life Sciences3
Humanities 13
Social and Behavioral Sciences3
ARCHITC 104History Of Architecture I3
Required Program Core
ARCHITC 105History Of Architecture II3
ARCHITC 110Architectural Sketching2
ARCHITC 121Basic Design Studio4
ARCHITC 122Intermediate Design Studio4
ARCHITC 123Advanced Design Studio4
ARCHITC 166Architectural Design I4
ARCHITC 170Digital Lab I3
ARCHITC 171Digital Lab II3
ARCHITC 172Digital Lab III3
ARCHITC 202Construction I4
ARCHITC 204Construction II4
ARCHITC 220Portfolio Development2
ARCHITC 266Architectural Design II4
Select a minimum of 5 credit hours of the following:5
MATH 140
& MATH 141
College Algebra
and Plane Trigonometry
MATH 143
Pre Calculus
MATH 204
Calculus For Business & Social Sciences
MATH 207
Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
Program Electives
Select one of the following:3
ARCHITC 230
Structural Fundamentals
General Education Elective
Total Hours67
1

Course must have an IAI GECC code beginning with H or HF

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Architecture. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate in Architectural Digital Media, a Basic Certificate in Architecture and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Architecture. One course must satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students at Harold Washington College

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ARCHITC 121 Basic Design Studio 4
ARCHITC 170 Digital Lab I 3
ARCHITC 110 Architectural Sketching 2
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
MATH 140 College Algebra 4
 Hours16
Semester 2
ARCHITC 122 Intermediate Design Studio 4
ARCHITC 171 Digital Lab II 3
ARCHITC 123 Advanced Design Studio 4
MATH 141 Plane Trigonometry 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1,2 3
 Hours17
Semester 3
ARCHITC 104 History Of Architecture I 1 3
ARCHITC 172 Digital Lab III 3
ARCHITC 202 Construction I 4
Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Life Sciences course 1,2 3-5
ARCHITC 166 Architectural Design I 4
 Hours17-19
Semester 4
ARCHITC 105 History Of Architecture II 3
ARCHITC 220 Portfolio Development 2
ARCHITC 204 Construction II 4
ARCHITC 266 Architectural Design II 4
Fine Arts & Humanities courses 1,2 3
Select one of the following: 3 3
ARCHITC 230
 Structural Fundamentals  
General Education course 2
  
 Hours19
 Total Hours69-71
1

General Education Requirement

2

Confer with intended transfer destination

3

Program Elective

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students at Wright College

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ARCHITC 121 Basic Design Studio 4
ARCHITC 170 Digital Lab I 3
ARCHITC 110 Architectural Sketching 2
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
ARCHITC 122 Intermediate Design Studio 4
ARCHITC 166 Architectural Design I 4
ARCHITC 171 Digital Lab II 3
MATH 143 Pre Calculus 6
 Hours17
Semester 3
ARCHITC 104 History Of Architecture I 1 3
ARCHITC 123 Advanced Design Studio 4
ARCHITC 172 Digital Lab III 3
ARCHITC 202 Construction I 4
Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Life Sciences course 1,2 3-5
 Hours17-19
Semester 4
ARCHITC 105 History Of Architecture II 3
ARCHITC 220 Portfolio Development 2
ARCHITC 204 Construction II 4
ARCHITC 266 Architectural Design II 4
Fine Arts & Humanities courses 1,2 3
Select one of the following: 3 3
ARCHITC 230
 Structural Fundamentals  
General Education course 2
  
 Hours19
 Total Hours68-70
1

General Education Requirement

2

Confer with intended transfer destination

3

Program Elective

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Job Description

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$39,964
Median 50th Percentile$61,901
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$96,153

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$19
Median 50th Percentile$30
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$46

Annual Job Openings

155 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.41%
A certificate0.91%
Some college0.41%
An Associate degree17.85%
A Bachelor's degree54.59%
A Master's or Professional degree25.84%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

80.43% continue their education beyond an associate degree

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