Pre-Architecture Diploma

The Pre-Architecture Diploma is a one year program designed to prepare prospective students for an accredited, professional architecture education. The diploma will also equip the student with basic skills that can lead to employment in the field of architecture or one of the associated professions.

Completion of this diploma will fulfill approximately 24 transferable credit hours of general education requirements. This will allow the student a high degree of focus on the major program area during the first two years of professional study in architecture. Additionally, the required Architectural Technology coursework will both aid the student in developing efficient work/study habits and serve as an introduction to the architecture profession.

While not ensuring acceptance into any Bachelor of Architecture program, the Pre-Architecture Diploma will provide a vehicle for talented students to display ability and excellence in college level work. It will also provide an opportunity to build an artistic portfolio which is required for acceptance to most accredited professional architecture programs.

Recommended Sequence of Courses
(Courses with titles shown in bold should be taken first.)

First Semester (Suggested Summer Term)			Credits
ENG	111*	Expository Writing	3
MAT	175*	Precalculus **	4
ART	111	Art Appreciation	3
			10
Second Semester
ARC	111	Introduction to Architectural Technology	3
ARC	112	Materials & Methods of Construction	4
ARC	250	Survey of Architecture	3
ENG	112*	Argument Based Research	3
		Art Elective (select from list below)	3
			16
Third Semester
ARC	113*	Residential Arch Technology	3
ARC	114*	Architectural CAD (AutoCAD)	2
ARC	235	Architectural Portfolio	3
		Or
ARC	231*	Architectural Presentations	4
PHY	151*	College Physics I	3
		Behavioral and Social Science Elective***	3
			16-17
		Total Hours Required	41-42
Approved Art Electives
ART	131	Drawing I	3
ART	244	Watercolor	3

Notes

* Prerequisite or minimum placement test score is required. Consult the CPCC College Catalog for additional information.
** MAT 171 & MAT 172 may be substituted for MAT 175.
*** It is strongly recommended that the student work closely with his/her faculty advisor when choosing this program of study and selecting electives.

First Step to Enroll
Before registering, new and prospective students should contact the Program Office at 704.330.6189 or the Program Chair, Mitchell Campbell at 704.330.6548, email: mick.campbell@cpcc.edu.