Architecture

Certificate of Achievement Architecture · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Design and Applied Technology Division

www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/

The El Camino College's Architecture Program prepares students for either transfer to a university or to enter the workforce upon degree or certificate completion. By earning the degree or certificate, the student has demonstrated various proficiencies including hand-drawn and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), design application, sustainable practices, construction methods, three-dimensional drawing, and model-making. Students have the option of pursing one of three paths that can result in an Associate in Science Degree (two options) or a Certificate of Achievement. Students earning either a degree or the certificate may expect to enter the industry as an entry-level draftsperson in the architecture (or related) field or transfer to an accredited university architecture program.

At least 50 percent of the major requirements for the Certificate of Achievement must be completed at El Camino College.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/architecture.php

Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the requirements for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.

Required Core: 30 units

CourseTitleUnits
ARCH 100An Orientation to Architecture1
ARCH 107World Architecture: Pre-History to 15003
ARCH 108World Architecture: 1500 - Present3
ARCH 251Construction Documentation I3
ARCH 170Graphic Communications I - Orthographic Drawings3
ARCH 171Graphic Communications II: 3D Drawings3
ARCH 149Studio 1 - Design Fundamentals and Principles3
ARCH 199Studio 2 - Concept Development & Application4
ARCH 299Studio 4 - Design/Build & Technology4

6 units from:

CourseTitleUnits
ARCH 119CAD Drawing and Modeling3
ARCH 121Building Information Modeling (BIM) I3
ARCH 125Building Information Modeling (BIM) II3
ARCH 252Construction Documentation II3
ARCH 258Structures Analysis - Timber3
ARCH 174Portfolio Design & Visual Narration2
ARCH 172Architectural Color Rendering Techniques3

Total Units: 36

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