Architecture - Professional Practice
Associate of Science 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 Associate in Science degree must be completed at El Camino College.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/architecture.php.
Required Core: 29 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 100 | An Orientation to Architecture | 1 |
| ARCH 107 | World Architecture: Pre-History to 1500 | 3 |
| ARCH 108 | World Architecture: 1500 - Present | 3 |
| ARCH 119 | CAD Drawing and Modeling | 3 |
| ARCH 121 | Building Information Modeling (BIM) I | 3 |
| ARCH 251 | Construction Documentation I | 3 |
| ARCH 252 | Construction Documentation II | 3 |
| ARCH 170 | Graphic Communications I - Orthographic Drawings | 3 |
| ARCH 149 | Studio 1 - Design Fundamentals and Principles | 3 |
| ARCH 199 | Studio 2 - Concept Development & Application | 4 |
Minimum of 7 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 125 | Building Information Modeling (BIM) II | 3 |
| ARCH 258 | Structures Analysis - Timber | 3 |
| ARCH 171 | Graphic Communications II: 3D Drawings | 3 |
| ARCH 172 | Architectural Color Rendering Techniques | 3 |
| ARCH 299 | Studio 4 - Design/Build & Technology | 4 |
Total Major Units: 36
Preparation for the Architecture Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units