Architectural Technology & Design

  • Credits: 69
  • Degree Type: A.A.S.
  • Location: East Grand Forks

Program Overview

This program is designed for students who would like enter the workforce or further their education in Architecture, Construction Management or Industrial Technology using transfer agreements with various universities. The customized curriculum allows for more liberal arts classes that are a part of the Minnesota Transfer curriculum.




Employment Information

Graduates of the degree program, have the same opportunities as the diploma graduates, with the added benefits of transfer courses. Those courses allow the student to further their education in Architecture or other related fields, with various universities. Graduates are finding positions as:

  • Drafter
  • CADD Technician
  • Arch Support Technician
  • Estimator
  • Construction Manager

Career Outlook

Learn what occupations may be of interest to someone who has completed this program. Find information about wages and employement outlook.

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Program Course Listings

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Required Courses
Course # Course Name Credit(s)
ARCH 1105 Building Technology I 4
ARCH 1111 Architectural Tech I 3
ARCH 1112 Architectural Tech II 4
ARCH 1121 CAD I 5
ARCH 1123 CAD II 5
ARCH 1125 Design Limitations 3
ARCH 1128 Environmental Design 3
ARCH 1131 Model Construction 2
ARCH 1201 Estimating Tech I 2
ARCH 2211 Architectural Tech III 3
ARCH 2212 Architectural Tech IV 4
ARCH 2213 Building Technology II 4
ARCH 2215 Building Systems 3
ARCH 2220 CAD 3D 4
ARCH 2241 Architectural Design 4
ARCH 2295 Portfolio 1
  MN Transfer Curriculum Electives 15
TOTAL CREDITS: 69
 

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Program Specific Requirements

Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of C or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.

The college minimum scores for the Next Generation Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading: 250
Arithmetic: 240

Program Accreditation

Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Whether you're looking for a stepping stone to a four-year degree, hands-on training to jump start your career, or something in between - you'll find it at Northland.

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Program Faculty

  • Erin Bulger
  • Architectural Technology & Design Instructor
  • Campus: East Grand Forks
  • Tel: (218) 793-2613
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282
  • Rod Lahren
  • Architectural Technology & Design Instructor / Clay Target Coach
  • Campus: East Grand Forks
  • Tel: (218) 793-2614
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282