Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Architecture Technology, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science
Northern Virginia Community College

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment. Students must see their Architecture Technology advisor to satisfy individual goals. The graduates may find employment in the field of architecture, construction, and urban design utilizing their construction knowledge, graphic communication, and problem solving skills.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Two years of high school algebra and geometry.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Northern Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Architecture Technology, A.A.S.
67
Architecture Technology, AAS
67
9010 Plan GPA/Cum GPA 2025-26
67
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 50 credits may be applied to this program.
SDV Requirement
1
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG Requirement
3
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST Requirement
3
CST 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
PED Requirement
1
PED 116
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements
3
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Social Behavior Science Requirement
3
Social Behavior Science Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
MTH Requirement
3
MTH 161
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CAD Requirement
11
CAD 201
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CAD 202
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CAD 203
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC Requirements
40
ARC 123
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 133
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 200
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 124
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 134
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 138
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 298
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 225
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 231
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 243
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 232
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 240
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript, https://www.nvcc.edu/cro/transfercredit/index.html

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript.
Credit for Prior Learning NOVA strives to provide students with opportunities to receive credit for prior learning while still maintaining the integrity of our academic programs. Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional. ways; https://www.nvcc.edu/prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Northern Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
43891
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market; We also offer courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. In fact, NOVA has guaranteed admission agreements with more than 40 colleges and universities for students who meet specific requirements.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.nvcc.edu/gaa/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Elementary Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Health and Physical Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Secondary English Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Secondary Math Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Secondary Science Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Secondary Social Studies Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, World Languages Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate in Science - EducationAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Education Degree Elementary Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Education Degree Middle/Secondary Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Education Degree Special Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAS in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1081.00Education Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-9042.00Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationAssist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-9043.00Teaching Assistants, Special EducationAssist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 67 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Architecture Technology, A.A.S. at Northern Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $219 Per Credit $14,673 $0 $14,673
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.