The Certificate of Achievement (COA) in Architectural Technology provides students with the skills necessary to model or present a wide array of projects according to the latest standards and advances in technology. Students may choose a specific area of study or gain broad knowledge to use in diverse fields. The use of state-of-the art parametric modeling programs provides students with employment and advanced education skills. Students use some of the most modern software and modeling techniques in "real world" design problem applications, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed for a wide array and diverse areas of employment.

This certificate is designed to prepare students to work as architectural technicians or computer drafters in an architectural, engineering, or development office. A certificate in architecture frequently leads individuals up the career ladder.

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

• Students will recognize and critically analyze the elements and principles of architectural design and construction
• Students will develop critical understanding of the practice of architecture and its components.
• Students will have the ability to recognize and execute cognitive, cultural, physical, social and sustainable factors in planning construction and the execution of architectural designs.
• Students will display competency with graphic communication of ideas.