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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 64

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About This Program

This program leads to the Associate of Arts degree in Architecture and prepares students for transfer to professional schools of architecture. The primary goals of the program are to provide students with the fundamental professional knowledge and technical skills needed to compete in the challenging and rewarding career of architecture, and to foster the development of each student's creative capacities, reflecting an integrated understanding of the multi-faceted factors influencing design decisions.

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Program Entry Requirements

Interested high school students should complete a year of geometry, two years of algebra and two years in art-related areas (drawing, sculpture, photography or related areas). Mechanical drafting or Computer Assisted Design is also advantageous.

Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students identified as needing developmental coursework must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses prior to enrolling in courses required by the degree program.

General Education Requirements

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the A. A. degree in Architecture, a student must complete a minimum of 64 credits as prescribed, attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) and earn a "C" or higher in all ADC and ART courses.

Semester 1

A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) is required

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 101 - Introduction to Design and Construction	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Technological Competency	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 103 - CAD Basics	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Technological Competency	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 109 - Design Studio I	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name MATH 161 - Precalculus I (or above as per placement)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Quantitative Reasoning MATH 162 or MATH 171 recommended for transfer students. Consult transfer agreements and departmental advisors for the specific requirements for your preferred transfer school.MATH 162 is a prerequisite for PHYS 111.	Course Type
Course Number and Name ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Writing/Research/Info Lit 1 A grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 is required for ENGL 102.	Course Type

Notes:

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program after earning their associate’s degree
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) is required

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 159 - Design Studio II	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisites: ADC 103 and 109	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 112 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Properties	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisites: ADC 103 or 109	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 160 - Presentation Techniques	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite: ADC 103	Course Type
Course Number and Name ART 105 - Drawing I	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Oral Communication/Creative Expression	Course Type
Course Number and Name ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Writing/Research/Info Lit 2 Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with grade of "C" or better	Course Type

Notes:

Stay on the path to success: Don't forget to meet with an advisor in the ADC Department to review this schedule when registering for your classes.
Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 3

A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) is required

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 209 - Design Studio III	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite: ADC 159 and ADC 160	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name ADC 212 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Methods	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite: ADC 103 or ADC 109	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name ADC 221 - History of Architecture and Interiors I	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes ADC 221 is only offered in the Fall Prerequisite: ENGL 101	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name ADC 260 - Advanced Presentation Techniques	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite: ADC 160	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name PHYS 111 - General Physics I or Scientific Reasoning Elective	Credits 3 or 4 credits	Advisory Notes Scientific Reasoning Physics 111 recommended for transfer students. Prerequisite: MATH 162 or Math 171 or Math 171 Placement. Consult transfer agreements and departmental advisors for the specific requirements for your preferred transfer school.	Course Type Science Elective

Notes:

Stay on the path to success: Don't forget to meet with an advisor in the ADC Department to review this schedule when registering for your classes
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Visit transfer schools of your choice and meet with the head of the department you want to transfer into
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

Semester 4

A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) is required

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 222 - History of Architecture and Interiors II	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes ADC 222 is offered only in the Spring. Prerequisite: ADC 221; ENGL 102, which may be taken concurrently	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 253 - Environmental Systems I or ADC 254 - Environmental Systems II	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite: ADC 103 or ADC 109 ADC 253 is only offered only in the Fall ADC 254 is only offered in the Spring	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 259 - Design Studio IV	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite: ADC 209	Course Type
Course Number and Name ADC 176 / HIST 176 - Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Cultural Analysis & Interpretation	Course Type
Course Number and Name Directed Elective (choose one): ADC 163 - Architectural Visualization with Autodesk Revit or ADC 226 - Introduction to Building Structures or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for ADC 163: ADC 103 Prerequisite for ADC 226: MATH 137 or higherStudents should consult transfer institutions' requirements before selecting a directed elective	Course Type

Notes:

Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an ADC Department advisor when registering for your classes
Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities
To qualify for the A. A. degree in Architecture, a student must complete a minimum of 64 credits as prescribed, attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) and earn a "C" or higher in all ADC and ART courses.

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