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Architecture, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_ARCH

Control Number: 14409

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The Architecture Associate in Science degree provides courses to help develop students understanding of the concepts, skills and competencies necessary for further study in the field. The program prepares students in the areas of critical thinking, design, and visual communication. Students who are interested in transfer to a university professional program in Architecture and/or related Environmental Design should contact an OCC counselor for assistance in additional course preparation.

Program Outcome

Student will be able to demonstrate critical thinking, design, and visual communication as related to architecture.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

  1. UNIT REQUIREMENT60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
  2. MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AS major requirements.
  3. MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
  4. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
Course Title Units
Required Courses
Core Courses
ARCH A105Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 12
ARCH A110Introduction to Architecture2
or ARCH A110H Introduction to Architecture Honors
ARCH A115Architectural Design and Theory 14
ARCH A205Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 23
ARCH A215Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 24
Restricted Electives
Select a minimum of three units from the following:3-5
Architectural Construction Documents
Environmental Design Systems
Building Materials and Systems
Architectural Design and Theory 3
History of Architecture 1
History of Architecture 1 Honors
History of Architecture 2
History of Architecture 2 Honors
Total Units18-20
Requirement Units
Program Major Units 18-20
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ARCH A105 Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 2
ARCH A110 Introduction to Architecture 2
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
 Units13-14
Semester 2
ARCH A115 Architectural Design and Theory 1 4
ARCH A205 Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2 3
AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 3
OCC AS GE AREA A2 – CHOOSE ONE 2 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units16-17
Year 2
Semester 1
ARCH A215 Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2 4
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) UNITS 9
 Units16
Semester 2
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) UNITS 3 12
 Units15-16
 Total Units60-63