Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111  or ENG 115 .  See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements   

Certificate Requirements: 30 credits

• ACH 111-Graphic Communication 1: Composition and Delineation 3 credit hours
• ACH 112-Graphic Communication 2: Design and Representation 3 credit hours

• ACH 111  and ACH 121  are corequisites. 

• ACH 121-Construction Technology 1 3 credit hours
• ACH 122-Construction Technology 2 3 credit hours

• ACH 111  and ACH 121  are corequisites. 

• ACH 211-Architectural Studio 1: Form, Space and Order 4 credit hours
• ACH 245-Digital Technologies 1 3 credit hours
• ART 103-Color 3 credit hours
• ART 125-Drawing 1 3 credit hours

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• CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology 4 credit hours OR
• CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology 4 credit hours

Program Outcomes

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

• Apply a wide variety of techniques associated with delineating architectural design including the use of appropriate tools and technology.
• Apply common symbols, materials, scales, and terminology used in architectural design and illustration.
• Create architectural designs and models using a variety of techniques and technologies.
• Deliver written and oral presentations that explain and justify architectural plans or models to a professional audience.
• Apply construction technology concepts to the development of architectural plans and models.
• Describe environmental and regulatory factors affecting building design.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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