Purpose: The Architectural and Civil Engineering Technology degree program is designed to develop qualified technicians for the field of engineering. The technician serves as an important link between the engineering professional and the skilled trades person in the design, construction, and operation of engineering projects.
Occupational Objectives: This program will provide graduates with the skills and specialized knowledge for employment as highly-trained architectural drafts persons; managers for the construction industry; technicians for construction projects such as highway, bridge, dam, commercial and residential construction and other related occupations in a highly active industry. Employment opportunities are numerous from the planning stage through project completion and inspection in the following areas: construction industry in private enterprise, government-related business, consulting, and other engineering-related activities.
Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission
Program Notes: In addition to general college admission, each applicant shall: (a) have completed placement testing and (b) have met with his/her advisor to establish a planned course of study prior to being allowed to register for courses.
Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or their equivalent, at a minimum, is strongly recommended: four units of English, one unit of laboratory science (preferably physical science), one unit of social studies, and two units of mathematics (one unit of algebra and one unit of geometry).
Computer Competency Requirement: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by passing the computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, or by completing ITE 115, Basic Computer Literacy, or CSC 155, Computer Concepts and Applications, or equivalent. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.
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