Pre-Architecture - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog
(72 credits)
NOTE: Students must receive a final grade of C- or better in all required ARCH courses/Technical Requirements/Electives (except ARCH 1120 Introduction to Architecture and ARCH 1115 Introduction to Architectural Graphics as listed below) and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 72 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
As stated above, a grade of C- or better is required in all courses except ARCH 1120 Introduction to Architecture & ARCH 1115 Introduction to Architectural Graphics which requires a B- or better.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III and either a course from Area IV or V; students do not need to take any additional course to complete General Education requirements | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 3, 4 | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 3 | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
The following is recommended for this area: | ||
| American National Government 5,6 | 3 | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
The following are recommended for this area: | ||
| Western Civilization I 3,5 | 3 | |
| United States History I 3,5,6 | 3 | |
| United States History II 3,5,6 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 3 | 3 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 3 | 3 |
| MATH 1430G | Applications of Calculus I 3 | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| ARCH 1120 | Introduction to Architecture 7 | 3 |
| ARCH 1115 | Introduction to Architectural Graphics | 4 |
| ARCH 1121 | Computers in Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 2112 | Architectural Visualization I | 3 |
| ARCH 2120 | World Architecture I | 3 |
| ARCH 2114 | Construction Documents | 3 |
| ARCH 2315 | Architectural Design I | 5 |
| ARCH 2325 | Architecture Design II | 5 |
| ARCH 2117 | Architectural Visualization II | 3 |
| ARCH 2125 | World Architecture II | 3 |
| DRFT 151 | Construction Principles and Print Reading | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 7 credits from the following: 5 | 7 | |
| Professional Development and Leadership | 1-3 | |
Any other advisor-approved ARCT course | ||
| Drawing I 3 | 3 | |
| Design I 3 | 3 | |
| Design II 3 | 3 | |
Advisor-approved natural science elective 6 | ||
| ARCH 1125 | Design Fundamentals | 0,3 |
| Total Credits | 69-72 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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MATH 1250G Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1250G first.
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Students only need to select one of the following courses to fulfill the General Education course requirements.
Either POLS 1120G American National Government to meet Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences or,
Either HIST 1150G Western Civilization I, HIST 1110G United States History I, or HIST 1120G United States History II to meet Area V: Humanities
*Students do not need to take one from each.
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Recommended electives for students planning on transferring to the B.S. Architecture program at Texas Tech University.
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Requires a grade of B- or better.
(72 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 72 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses except ARCH 1120 Introduction to Architecture & ARCH 1115 Introduction to Architectural Graphics which requires a B- or better. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FALL | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences OR Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Select one course from either Area IV: POLS 1120G, OR Area V: HIST 1110G, HIST 1120G, or HIST 1150G, | ||
| ARCH 1120 | Introduction to Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 1115 | Introduction to Architectural Graphics | 0-4 |
| DRFT 151 | Construction Principles and Print Reading | 3 |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| Applications of Calculus I | ||
| ARCH 1121 | Computers in Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 1125 | Design Fundamentals | 0-3 |
| ARCH 2112 | Architectural Visualization I | 0-3 |
| Credits | 9-15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| SUMMER | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Advisor-Approved Elective - ARCH 2124 or any other advisor approved ARCH course, ARTS 1610, ARTS 1240, ARTS 1250, or any other advisor-approved course in this area. | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FALL | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 4 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| ARCH 2315 | Architectural Design I | 0-5 |
| ARCH 2120 | World Architecture I | 0-3 |
| ARCH 2114 | Construction Documents | 3 |
| ARCH 2117 | Architectural Visualization II | 0-3 |
| Credits | 7-18 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| ARCH 2325 | Architecture Design II | 0-5 |
| ARCH 2125 | World Architecture II | 0-3 |
| Advisor-Approved Elective - ARCH 2124 or any other advisor approved ARCH course, ARTS 1610, ARTS 1240, ARTS 1250, or any other advisor-approved course in this area. | 1 | |
| Advisor-Approved Elective - ARCH 2124 or any other advisor approved ARCH course, ARTS 1610, ARTS 1240, ARTS 1250, or any other advisor-approved course in this area. | 3 | |
| Credits | 8-16 | |
| Total Credits | 43-72 | |