BS in Architectural Design + Technology

Members of the Department of Architecture are committed to creating and preserving a learning culture that is conducive to the growth of the relationships needed to help students succeed in their goals and to fulfill the mission of the department.

Architecture tool kits for entering first-year students will be available at the start of the fall semester at Jerry's Artarama, 1109 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110, 860.232.0073. The College will not be accepting checks for purchase. Jerry's Artarama usually provides transportation to their West Hartford location at the start of the semester.

The Department of Architecture suggests incoming first-year architecture students consider these computer recommendations, including make, model, and software.

Within a few years of graduation, architectural design + technology graduates will be expected to attain:

PEO-1 Position of responsibility and integral participation with an architecture or engineering firm, construction management, construction company, facilities management, or a development company.

PEO-2 Actively earning internship qualifications to meet the IDP requirements for taking the Architectural Registration Exam or other professional licensing/registration;

PEO-3 Active role in professional organizations at the local, state or national level and active service in the broader community.

PEO-4 Be prepared to enter professional degree programs in architecture and other disciplines.

ETAC General Criteria Student Outcomes:

1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems;

2. An ability to design systems, components , or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems;

3. An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes;

4. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;

5. An ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

Program Specific Criteria Student Outcomes:

PSC-a. Employ concepts of architectural theory and design in a design environment;

PSC-b. Utilize instruments, methods, software, and techniques that are appropriate to produce A/E documents and presentations;

PSC-c. Utilize measuring methods that are appropriate for field, office, or laboratory;

PSC-d   Apply fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub-disciplines related to architectural engineering;

PSC-e   Create, utilize, and present design, construction, and operational documents;

PSC-f.   Perform economic analysis and cost estimates related to design, construction, and maintenance of building systems;

PSC-g   Select appropriate materials and practices for building construction;

PSC-h   Apply principles of construction law and ethics in architectural practice, and;

PSC-i    Perform standard analysis and design in at least one recognized technical specialty within architectural engineering technology and is appropriate to the goals of the program.