Architectural Design Technician (ARCTO)

Location(s): Fort Omaha Campus

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

This degree builds a strong foundation of architectural knowledge through project-based learning. Students learn how cutting-edge technology, design, and construction techniques influence the production of construction documents used to create buildings. It prepares students to enter the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industry as BIM (building information modeling) technicians capable of supporting the work of architects, manufacturers, and contractors. In addition, it provides an option for students to pursue additional education with the goal of architecture licensure.

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 96.0

Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Plan

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Major Requirements - 46.5 credits

ARCH 1005 - AEC Industry 6.0 Credits
ARCH 1105 - Revit Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1250 - Revit Project Management 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1400 - Building Materials 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1450 - Building Assemblies 9 Credits
ARCH 1800 - Building MEP Systems Fundamentals 9.0 Credits
CNST 1020 - Blueprint Reading 4.5 Credits
CNST 1030 - Digital Blueprint Applications 4.5 Credits

Option Requirements - 27.0 credits

ARCH 2300 - Revit Architecture 9 Credits
ARCH 2750 - Architecture Studio 9 Credits
Select 9.0 credit hours from the following:
ARCH 2350 - Building Details 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2650 - Building Visualization 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2860 - AEC Internship 4.5 Credits
SCET 1120 - AutoCAD Essentials 9.0 Credits

General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:

Communication: ENGL 1225
Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240 or higher
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness: ARCH 1000
Scientific Inquiry: PHYS 1010
Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy: INFO 1001

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements - 22.5 credits

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education Courses.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses .

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses.

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences or Social Sciences General Education courses.

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Plan

Architectural Design Technician (ARCTO)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

Year 1
Quarter 1
ARCH 1005 - AEC Industry 6.0 Credits
ENGL 1225 - Applied Communications I 4.5 Credits *Recommended Communication general education course for this program.
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy 4.5 Credits *Recommended Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy general education course for this program.
Quarter 2
ARCH 1105 - Revit Fundamentals 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1400 - Building Materials 4.5 Credits
MATH 1240 - Technical Mathematics 4.5 Credits *Recommended Quantitative/Numeracy general education course for this program.
Quarter 3
ARCH 1250 - Revit Project Management 4.5 Credits
ARCH 1450 - Building Assemblies 9 Credits
CNST 1020 - Blueprint Reading 4.5 Credits
Quarter 4
ARCH 1800 - Building MEP Systems Fundamentals 9.0 Credits
CNST 1030 - Digital Blueprint Applications 4.5 Credits
Year 2
Quarter 5
ARCH 1000 - Appreciation of Architecture 4.5 Credits *Recommended Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness general education course for this program.
ARCH 2300 - Revit Architecture 9 Credits
Quarter 6
PHYS 1010 - Applied Physics 4.5 Credits *Recommended Scientific Inquiry general education course for this program.
Select 9.0 credits from the following:
ARCH 2350 - Building Details 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2650 - Building Visualization 4.5 Credits
ARCH 2860 - AEC Internship 4.5 Credits
SCET 1120 - AutoCAD Essentials 9.0 Credits
Quarter 7
ARCH 2750 - Architecture Studio 9 Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Apply industry-relevant digital tools or technologies to produce accurate models, drawings, and technical documentation used throughout the AEC industry.
Interpret architectural and engineering information to support coordinated decision-making among multidisciplinary teams.
Analyze building materials, systems, and assemblies to evaluate their performance, constructability, and environmental impacts.
Demonstrate professional workplace competencies-including ethical judgment, critical thinking, and effective communication-expected of AEC technicians.
Integrate applicable codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks into technical work to ensure compliance and support safe, functional built environments.
Assess how architectural and engineering systems interact within buildings to support performance requirements across structural, environmental, and user-centered outcomes.
Contribute effectively to project workflows by preparing, organizing, and managing digital project information within collaborative AEC environments.