Curriculum

Program Description

The Architectural Engineering Technology program was established at the Norwalk State Technical College. After the merger of technical and community colleges, we became part of the Community College system.

The program is designed not only for high school graduates who wish to pursue careers in the construction industry and profession of architecture but also for anyone interested in architecture. The graduates of the program can work in an architect's office, a construction company, an engineer's office, a building department, a lumberyard, or become a manufacturer's representative. They could also work in the field of construction or transfer to five-year, NAAB accredited architectural schools, to become licensed architects.

Our program has CADD (computer aided drafting and design) fully integrated into the curriculum. In addition to our dedicated design studio students have access to CADD Laboratory. They can use the CADD Lab to work on different projects during their study at NCC.

Local architects, builders and former graduates are serving on an Advisory Committee. They make sure that the program is on a cutting edge and that what is being taught has direct application in the "real" life.

Architectural Engineering Technology

Courses listed in italics are as per Core Curriculum Committee recommendations.

Course	Description	Credits
ARC 105	Architectural Visualization	4
ARC 106	Building Technology	4
CAD 120	Architectural CADD	3
ENG 101	English Composition	3
MAT 172	College Algebra	3
	Total credits Semester I	17
ARC 115	Architectural Fundamentals	4
CAD 220	3D CADD	3
ENG 102	Literature and Composition	3
MAT 186	Pre-Calculus	4
PHY 114	Mechanics	4
	Total credits Semester II	18
ARC 201	Architectural Design I	4
ARC 215	Construction Documents	4
ART 105	Architecture of the World	3
COM 173	Public Speaking	3
PHY 115	Heat, Light & Sound	4
	Total credits Semester III	18
ARC 202	Architectural Design II	4
ARC 229	Structures	3
ARC 240	Environmental Systems	3
ARC 296	Co-Op Education Experience (or Architectural Elective)*	3
IDS 220	Social Science Interdisciplinary	3
	Total credits Semester IV	16

* Students who will not be able to secure Co-Op Experience at architect’s office have a choice of Architectural Electives: CAD130 Architectural Desktop or CAD240 Studio VIZ.

Additional course information can be found on the advising page, which includes course sequence information that will be especially useful for students new to the program.

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