Architecture
WELCOME ... An exciting educational program awaits you. The Department is located in the Industry & Technology Education Center (ITEC). Not only do we have some of the best architectural courses offered at a 2-year college and talented faculty to teach them, we offer a wide variety of related programming to further support your exploration of the architecture field and related professions. .
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NOTE for Spring 2024: The recently updated architecture program provides two distinct educational pathways. One includes a modified degree (Professional Practice) with an emphasis on building technology and that other is a new degree (University Transfer) that focuses on design theory and application. Each of the degree programs have been developed to support your preferred academic endeavors. However, not all the modifications are fully populated across El Camino College's multiple digital platforms. Please contact your instructor or one of the ITEC Guidance Counselors (listed below).
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE & CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The program prepares students interested in architecture or related fields associated with the built and natural environment. Whether Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, or Community Planning, the program is designed to offer various educational paths to fit the student's academic or career needs.
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLO)
Upon completion of the Architecture Program, students will understand the processes and demonstrate the skills to be able to navigate a path that: 1.) transitions their academic career to a four-or five-year university design program, 2.) prepares them to begin work in architecture 3.) offers professional development or a new career path.
PLO 1: Bachelor Degree Pursuit
Upon completion of the Architecture Program, students will think critically and creatively about the built environment, understand the constraints that impact sites and buildings, and apply technical skills to convey design intent. Students will communicate both verbally and graphically their methodology to implement proposed design solutions.
PLO 2: Industry Technical Entry
Upon completion of the course of study in Architecture, students will recognize the basic requirements of professional practice in planning, architecture, engineering and related disciplines and possess the required technical and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work productively in a team setting.
PLO 3: Career Enrichment
Upon completion of the course of study in Architecture, students will expand their existing knowledge base and skill set by demonstrating new problem-solving capabilities, adding competencies and technical skills to reposition or advance within the professional practice of the built environment.
ESTIMATED ANNUAL EARNINGS
Starting at $51,310 Experienced at $136,400 Median: $82,840 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – May 2022)
In California, the median is $112,210 (Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates – May 2022)*
*Salaries in the profession can vary widely depending on the region and other factors, such as education, licensing and certifications, related skills, and the experience working in architecture or any of the allied professions.
Contact
PROGRAM GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Valencia Rayford
vrayford@elcamino.edu
Van Nguyen
vnguyen@elcamino.edu
Victoria Martinez
vmartinez@elcamino.edu