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CCC Architecture

Programs in Architectural Studies at the City Colleges of Chicago

  • Gallery
  • About
    • Program Mission
    • Faculty
    • Advisory Board
  • Programs
    • AAS in Architecture
    • Summer Intro Courses
    • Early College Opportunities
  • Courses
    • 110 - Architectural Sketching
    • 121 - Basic Design Studio
    • 122 - Intermediate Design Studio
    • 123 - Advanced Design Studio
    • 166 - Architectural Design 1
    • 170 - Digital Lab 1
    • 171 - Digital Lab 2
    • 172 - Digital Lab 3
    • 202 - Construction 1
    • 204 - Construction 2
    • 220 - Portfolio Development
    • 230 - Structural Fundamentals
    • 266 - Architectural Design 2
  • Class Schedules
    • Spring 2025
    • Summer 2025
    • Fall 2025
  • Digital Access
    • Azure Login
    • Setting up an Archive Using the Google Drive
    • Miro: Login, Access & Tools
    • Autodesk Login
    • Rhino Login & Azure Access
    • Creative Suite Access
  • After CCC
    • Transfer - Architecture
    • Transfer - Interior Architecture
    • Architecture Degrees from Outside U.S.
    • Career Paths
  • Resources
    • CCC + HW Student Support
    • Advising
    • Good Reads
    • Recommended Films & Videos
  • Extra-Curricular
    • Events
    • CCC Urban Sketchers
  • Contact Us

Degrees and Certificates

Architecture

Please visit the Pathways page to view the recommended sequence of the courses listed below.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Architecture

Completion of this program leads to employment as a draftsperson for architecture design firms, interior design firms, engineering firms used as consultants by architects, contractors, material fabricators or building and design retailers. Graduates of the program have the opportunity to seek employment in the areas listed or transfer their credits to an architecture programs offering a bachelor's degree giving students the opportunity to pursue an architectural license. Courses required for the degree are:

  • ARCHITC 104: History of Architecture 1 (3 credits)
  • ARCHITC 105: History of Architecture 2 (3)
  • ARCHITC 110: Architectural Sketching (2)
  • ARCHITC 121: Basic Design Studio (4)
  • ARCHITC 122: Intermediate Design Studio (4)
  • ARCHITC 123: Advanced Design Studio (4)
  • ARCHITC 170: Digital Lab 1 (3)
  • ARCHITC 171:  Digital Lab 2 (3)
  • ARCHITC 172: Digital Lab 3 (3)
  • ARCHITC 166: Architectural Design 1 (4)
  • ARCHITC 202: Construction 1 (4)
  • ARCHITC 204: Construction 2 (4) 
  • ARCHITC 220: Portfolio Development (2)
  • ARCHITC 266: Architectural Design 2 (4)
  • MATH 140: College Algebra (4)
  • MATH 141: Plane Trigonometry (3)

Note: Fulfillment of the following general education courses is also required for the AAS degree. Transfer students should coordinate the selection of the courses with transfer institutions. 

  • Communications (1 course): ENGLISH 101 recommended. 
  • Math/Science (1 course): PHYSICS 221 (5) recommended. 
  • Humanities/Fine Arts (1 course) 
  • Social/Behavioral Science (1 course): course w/ human diversity designation
  • Additional Gen Ed Course (1 course) 

Basic Certificate: Architecture

The 20-credit basic certificate is intended for students seeking entry level positions for employers noted under the AAS in Architecture degree. The required courses can be completed in two semesters. They include:

  • ARCHITC 110: Architectural Sketching (2 credits)
  • ARCHITC 121: Basic Design Studio (4)
  • ARCHITC 122: Intermediate Design Studio (4)
  • ARCHITC 170: Digital Lab 1 (3)
  • ARCHITC 171:  Digital Lab 2 (3)
  • ARCHITC 166: Architectural Design 1 (4)

Advanced Certificate: Architecture

The 21-credit advanced certificate is intended for students seeking intermediate level positions for employers noted under the AAS in Architecture degree. The certificate is stackable upon the basic cerfificate. The additional required courses can be completed in two semesters beyond the basic certificate. They include:

  • ARCHITC 123: Advanced Design Studio (4 credits)
  • ARCHITC 172: Digital Lab 3 (3) 
  • ARCHITC 202: Construction 1 (4)
  • ARCHITC 204: Construction 2 (4) 
  • ARCHITC 220: Portfolio Development (2)
  • ARCHITC 266: Architectural Design 2 (4)

Computer Aided Design

Basic Certificate: CAD

This certificate is intended for students intending to develop software application skills in the areas of drafting and modeling. The required sequence for the certficate is ARCHITC 170, 171 & 172 (Digital Labs 1, 2 & 3).

Advanced Certificate: CAD

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