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| The Architectural Engineering Technology prepares you with skill and experience to guide you through the initial design of a structure to construction and project completion. You will find this program valuable if you want to design, sketch, and draft construction plans; estimate materials and cost for projects; work with computer-aided drafting (CAD); draft commercial and residential buildings; or become specialized in the drafting of structural, material, or site plans. |
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| What You'll Learn... |
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Solving problems in a logical, systematic way |
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Drafting to industry standards and how to use computer-aided drafting |
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Reading and interpreting construction drawings |
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Reviewing drawings for accuracy, clarity of information and quantities of materials |
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Performing standard tests and inspections on various materials |
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Interpreting and applying reference and technical information |
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Preparing estimates from plans, contracts, and specificatioins |
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| Why You'll Succeed... |
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Many of the higher paying jobs, now and in the future, will be in a technical career field requiring an education beyond high school |
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Employees with degrees tend to be more eligible for promotion* |
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Associate degree holders generally earn more than high school graduates* |
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College credit may be awarded for relevant work experience |
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Many credits from an Associate Degree may be applied toward a Bachelor Degree |
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| What You'll Earn... |
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A competitive salary with excellent opportunities for advancement |
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Employment opportunities in officies of architects; with contractors and developers; with municipal, state, and federal regulating agencies; or building material suppiers and handlers |
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The opportunity to broaden and advance your skills in new area |
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The credentials to advance to a position as a lead designer |
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* Statistics from U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census |
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You can enroll in the Architectural Engineering Technology on either a full-time or part-time basis. The length of time required to complete an Associate Degree depends on the number of courses you take each semester. Some students may need refresher courses at the basic or pre-tech level; others may receive transfer credit or credit for work experience. Delaware Tech operates on a semester system with new terms beginning in late August and mid-January, plus summer terms beginning at the end of may and in mid-June. You can start taking courses at any semester or summer term; however, all technical courses may not be offered every term. A Degree options in Interior Design is also available. |
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Required Technical Courses |
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Architectural Design Studio |
Construction Materials & Methods |
Structural Drafting & Design |
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Cost Estimating & Planning |
Contracts and Specifications |
Computer Aided Design (CAD) |
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Engineering Construction Drafting |
Statistics & Strength of Matierials |
Presentation Drawing & Rendering |
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Building Service Systems |
Architectural Drafting & Design |
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Related Courses |
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Technical Writing & Communication |
Composition |
Algebra & Trigonometry I & II |
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Physics I |
Sociology I |
Macroeconoics |
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Social Science Elective |
Critical Reading & Thinking |
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Get started now and start the application process - Delaware Tech Admissions or How to Apply |
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You may also apply by downloading a paper application that can be mailed or submitted to any campus admissions office or
obtain an application by calling (302) 857-1020. Complete and return to the Terry Campus with a $10 application fee.
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Delaware Tech has an open-door addmissions policy limited only by the following criteria:
A student must be a high school graduate or the equivalent, or at least eighteen years of age and able to benefit from instruction. |
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