Associate Degree: Architectural Drafting & Design

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This 2-year degree in architectural drafting and design is an excellent foundation for positions including CAD technician, residential design technician and architectural technician. Instructors have experience in the field, and courses are taught from a practical, hands-on perspective.

Architectural drafting and design topics of study 

  • Materials and methods
  • AutoCAD
  • Residential and commercial construction drawing
  • Residential and commercial building codes and estimating
  • Green design and LEED
  • Field documentation
  • Building information modeling
  • Building systems
  • Statics and strength of materials

Showcasing talent for employers

Near the end of the program, a student completes the architectural capstone course, integrating topics above into an employment portfolio that showcases the student's abilities. Students and graduates receive lifelong job-search assistance through our career services department.

If you have questions or are interested in enrolling in the associate in architecture drafting and design program, please contact us through this site or call toll-free at 1-877-303-6060. We will be happy to provide information and arrange a campus tour. Be sure to check out architectural careers.

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Globe University, Northwest Technical Institute (NTI) Team Up

 

NTI is a leading Twin Cities specialty technical school, offering engineering and architectural drafting and design programs since 1957. Now, you can earn a specially-designed associate degree in these high-demand fields at Globe University.