Architectural Design Concentration (AS Degree S0390)

Technology and Health Division
Degree S0390

This program prepares students to enter the field of architecture and related areas. The student is provided with an option of direct employment into the field or preparation for transfer to a professional school of architecture. The Design Concentration focuses upon studio-based design projects, drawing, and presentation skills. The student will develop a portfolio of work relevant to their concentration.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
ARCH 101Design I - Elements of Design4
ARCH 102Design II - Architectural Design4
ARCH 121CADD and Digital Design Media Level I4
ARCH 122Architectural Presentations4
ARCH 142Architectural Materials and Specifications4
ARCH 180Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control3
ARCH 201Design III - Environmental Design4
ARCH 202Design IV - Sustainable Design Advanced Project4
ARCH 221Architectural Rendering and Illustration3
ARCH 222Advanced Digital Media, Generative, and Algorithmic Design and Illustration3
ARCH 280Structural Design Level I3
Total Units40

ENGL 1C, MATH 150, and PHYS 2AG are typically required for transfer to a professional school of architecture. Verify all requirements with the transfer institution.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Successfully transfer to a four year university in a related major.
  • Be employed or seeking employment in  the field or in a related area.
  • Present and evaluate the pros and cons of particular architectural design alternative solution.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ENGL 1A Freshman Composition 4
ARCH 141 is an advisory course 1  
(ARCH 101 AND ARCH 121) 8  
 Units4
Winter Term 1
A/AS MATH 3
MATH 150 is typically required for transfer 0  
 Units3
Spring Term 1
ARCH 142 Architectural Materials and Specifications 4
Certificate: Archictectural Design L1 N0466 6  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5  
(ARCH 102 AND ARCH 122) 8  
 Units4
Summer Term 1
AA/S BEHAV Area D-2 Elective Course 3
SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4  
 Units3
Fall Term 2
ARCH 280 Structural Design Level I 3
AA/S KINES Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course .5
Certificate: Architectural Design Concen. N0467 7  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5  
(ARCH 201 AND ARCH 221) 8  
 Units3.5
Winter Term 2
AA/S USHIS Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course 3
AA/S HUM Area C-2 Humanities Course 3
 Units6
Spring Term 2
ARCH 180 Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control 3
AA/S ARTS Area C-1 Arts Course 3
Certificate: Architectural Design Concent. T0386 6  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5  
Faculty recommendation: Area C1 Arts: ARCH 250 0  
(ARCH 202 AND ARCH 222) 7  
 Units6
Summer Term 2
AA/S SCNCE Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course 3
AA/S LIFE Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course 3
Architectural Design Concentration, AS S0390 0  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5  
PHYS 2AG is typically required for transfer 2  
 Units6
 Total Units35.5
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