Associate in Science
Engineering and Building Arts Department
Building Design and Construction Management
ARCH-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Natavia Middleton
Dean
n/a
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
Dr. Sidney Martin
Program Director
727-394-6203
Program Summary
A balance of practical skills and management training prepares successful AS degree candidates for careers in contractors’ or architects’ offices, building construction administration, or self-employment in the construction industry. The program is very flexible, allowing the student to choose electives that are most suited to their career goals. Some of the courses satisfy the requirement of the Construction Industry License Board for Continuing Education Units. Classes are conveniently offered days, evenings and weekends.
Florida CIP Code
1604090100 - Architectural Design & Construction Technology
Federal CIP Code
04.0901 - Architectural Technology/Technician.
Graduation Rules
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
SUPPORT COURSES
Business (Select 9 credits)
Complete 9 credits of coursework with ACG, BRC, BUL, COM, ECP, ENT, ETI, FIN, GEB, LDR, MAN, MAR, QMB, REE, RMI or TAX prefix.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Codes (Select 3 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Drawing (Select 3 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Estimating (Complete 3 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
General (Select 3 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Industry (Complete 3 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Materials (Select 3 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Work Experience (Select 3 credits)
MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES
Select 15 credits
Complete any courses with ARC, BCN, BCT, ETC, ETD, GIS, or TAR prefix not already completed as Major Courses. No more than 9 credits can be taken with an ETD prefix.
SUPPORT COURSES
Natural Science (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Science Core requirement for this AS degree.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 21 credits of Major Core Courses
Complete 3 credits from each of the 7 Areas below
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Speech
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Speech coursework . Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the <b><u>course</b></u> component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ethics
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.