ARCHITECTURE

Associate in Science and Certificate Achievement

The Architecture program prepares students for transfer or for employment in the field. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in manual and computer aided drafting (CAD) fundamentals, three- dimensional drawing, model making, and structural analysis of buildings. Students will learn to interpret the Uniform Building Code and local planning and zoning ordinances. Competencies will be assessed in accordance with the American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) certification criteria. Students completing the program may expect to enter industry as an entry-level CAD draftsperson in an architecture firm or transfer to an university architecture program.

Estimated Average Earnings:  $25.93 - $43.46 per hour

Estimated income from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook
Handbook 2008-2009, http://stats.bls.gov/oco

Contact Information

Mike Stallings
(310) 660-3593 x3626
mstallings@elcamino.edu

El Camino College Gainful Employment Disclosure Statement 2011-12 - Architecture (PDF)