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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "id": "architecture-residential-architecture-design-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "ARCHITECTURE/RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "architecture",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThis certificate of achievement provides a focused course of study for students in preparation for careers as licensed architects or designers, with a focus on single-family homes or duplexes. Emphasis is placed on drafting basics including linework, dimensioning, and symbology in the context of appropriate industry standards, and with the use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Course instruction regarding the requirements of current building codes and how they affect residential design is an integral component to the certificate.\n\nTo acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Residential Architecture Design**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:"
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          "text": "Required Courses:",
          "units": "15"
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          "code": "ARCH 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIV 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGT 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics",
          "units": "3",
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          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 115",
          "title": "Introduction to Residential Architecture: Drawing and Design",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 125",
          "title": "Residential Architecture: Design & Construction",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGT 150",
          "title": "AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGT 170",
          "title": "MicroStation for Basic CADD Applications",
          "units": "4",
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        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose a minimum of 1 unit from the following:",
          "units": "1-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 290",
          "title": "Work Experience Education/Internship for Architecture-Related Fields",
          "units": "1-4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 299",
          "title": "Directed Study in Architecture Design & Drawing",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGT 105",
          "title": "Introduction to Visualization, Sketching, & Rendering",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "text": "Total",
          "units": "16-19"
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