Architectural Design (CERT1)
Level 1 Certificate (CERT1)
LSC-Montgomery
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Architectural Design (CERT1) is a Level 1 Certificate (CERT1) program offered by Lone Star College in Conroe, TX. The program takes 30 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $3,330.
Program Overview
- The Architectural Design Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level careers as architectural designers. Graduates possess the technical skills and knowledge to perform essential design layout, prepare supporting documentation, and create finished production drawings in the architectural, construction, and/or manufacturing industries. Courses within the program include technical design applications, computer-aided design software, solid modeling design, construction materials and methods, statics, technical specialty courses, and general academic courses.
- Program Highlights
- Our program offers future designers the ability to learn residential and commercial architecture that introduce students to real-world architectural design methods, critical thinking, and teamwork. Students engage in building design, construction documentation, model making, presentation and rendering skills. We apply the latest software and hardware technology providing our students industry professionals with proven experience in this demanding field.
- Credentials and Careers
- The Architectural Design certificate program prepares graduates to perform essential design layout, prepare supporting documentation, and create finished production drawings in the architectural, construction, and manufacturing industries. A wide variety of employment opportunities are available.
- The Architectural Design Technology Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for careers in architectural design for both residential and commercial building types. A drafting technician will produce construction documents in the architectural, engineering, MEP, civil, structural and/or manufacturing industries. Various CAD software and 3D printing technology will be used for producing documentation and 3D models.
- Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing, and Trades Management.
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
- Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Program Schedule
- This award requires 30 credit hours in total.
- Lone Star College reports 864 contact hours for this award.
- Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Solve engineering and survey problems by applying fundamental knowledge of mathematical, computational, scientific and engineering concepts.
- Apply building codes, ADA requirements, ANSI standards, tables, and specifications in designing residential and commercial buildings.
- Interpret and investigate site parameters and the design process for building types.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 30 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($7,470.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($9,390.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester / Choose 3 credit hours | ||
| DFTG1305 | Introduction to Technical Drawing | 3 |
| DFTG1309 | Basic Computer-aided Drafting | 3 |
| CNBT1311 | Construction Materials & Methods I | 3 |
| EDUC1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ARCE1352 | Structural Drafting | 3 |
| DFTG2331 | Advanced Technologies In Architectural Design And Drafting | 3 |
| DFTG2319 | Intermediate Computer-Aided Dftg | 3 |
| DFTG2340 | Solid Modeling & Design | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| DFTG1317 | Architectural Drafting Residential | 3 |
| CNBT1342 | Building Codes and Inspections | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Program Total | 30 | |