Program description
Architecture Associate of Science Degree
Teaching critical thinking, decision-making, and communication, this program prepares you for employment with architects, engineers, interior designers, building contractors, building material companies and governmental agencies.
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment with architects, engineers, interior designers, building contractors, building material companies and government agencies. It is also designed as basic course work for transferring into advanced degree programs in architecture and related fields. Courses may or may not be transferable based on school to which you are transferring, course content, and quality/quantity of the student portfolio. Students are encouraged to take courses in the order listed.
Admission requirements
International Students and Scholars Admission Requirements
To determine whether you are eligible for admission to our Fresno City College International Program, please review the following Admission Requirements, and submit the completed checklist with your other application materials:
- Student must be 18 years old prior to the start of the semester
- Affidavit of Support Form
- Cost of Attendance Acknowledgement Form
- Financial Documents
- TOEFL or IELTS Exam Results – Waived if student Graduated from a U.S. High School and/or if English is an official language of home country
- TOEFL Score Requirement Score of 500 Paper Based Test (PBT) or 61 Internet Based Test (iBT) required from students applying from their home country. If a student attended and completed an English Language Training Program in the U.S. we will consider accepting a score of 460 PBT or 48 iBT. Transcripts will be required from English Training Program for review.
- IELTS Score Requirement Overall Band Score of 5.5 required from students applying from home country with at least 5.0 in each subsection (Listening, reading, Writing, and Speaking). If a student attended and completed an English Language Training Program in the U.S. we will consider accepting an Overall Band Score of 5.0. Transcripts will be required from English Training Program for review.
- High School Graduation Requirement Official Graduation Certificate/Diploma, transcripts, and/or equivalent evidence of graduation from a Secondary School or its equivalent are required. If records are not in English, certified translation must be furnished.
For more information about admission requirement, please visit the university website.
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Learn moreProgram content
First Year - Fall Semester
- Architectural Design and Visualization I
- Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design
- Architectural Practice I
- Digital Tools for Architects
First Year - Spring Semester Units
- Architectural Design and Visualization II
- Materials of Construction
- Architectural Practice II
- Building Information Modeling
Second Year - Fall Semester Units
- Architectural Design and Visualization III
- Building Codes
- Statics and Strength of Materials
- Digital Rendering
Second Year - Spring Semester Units
- Architectural Design and Visualization IV
- Office Practices
- Timber and Steel Structures
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
International and Out-of-State student fees for spring 2021 : $3480.00 per 12 credit units
For more information about tuition fees, please visit the university website.
Qualification
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Synthesize alternative solutions to a specific problem.
- Design and complete an architectural education portfolio.
- Draw a floor plan, foundation plan, roof framing plan, sections, and elevations.
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Fresno City College
FCC provides the first two years of American university education to help you get where you want to be. Students will receive an American education at an affordable cost. Our students enjoy and benefit from individualized staff guidance, academic counseling,...
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