Architectural Technology, AAS

In the Architectural Technology, AAS program*, you'll study the ideas, methods, and processes behind how architecture is conceptualized, designed, and built. The curriculum focuses on the latest building delivery processes, software, design processes, and communication methods.

Graduates of the program can seek employment in architecture and building design-related firms as entry-level designers or in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms as entry-level computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) technicians or transfer their credits to a bachelor's degree program to continue their education.

Choose the option that best suits your educational and professional goals.

The Architectural Technology, AAS (Design Option) focuses on the principles of architectural design and the methods used to communicate them to clients and stakeholders. If you pursue the Design Option, you can also transfer to an architecture program offering a bachelor's degree, allowing you to pursue an architectural license.

Stack your Architectural and Engineering Design Technology Certificate (Architectural Design Option) and  Architectural Design Certificate.

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Our program is designed to transfer to four-year universities offering a Bachelor of Arts or Science in architectural studies (pre-professional degree) or a Bachelor of Architecture (professional degree), which allows students to pursue architectural licensing. MCC is working on several articulation agreements to help students transfer directly to select regional architecture schools and will enable them to pursue various paths to complete the academic requirements to become licensed architects.

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The Architectural Technology, AAS (Technology Option) focuses on the specific software and workflows used in the building delivery process, specifically computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM).

Stack your Architectural and Engineering Design Technology Certificate (Architectural Technology Option) and  Architectural Technology Certificate.

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*Pending Illinois Board of Higher Education approval

Contact (815) 479-7521 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $9,883

Credit Hours to Complete: 60

Weeks to Complete: 80


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Total Architectural Technology, AAS Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $7,290 $23,591.4 $30,855.6 $30,855.6
Additional Costs $2,593 $2,593 $2,593 $2,593
Program Total $9,883 $26,184.4 $33,448.6 $33,448.6

What makes MCC's Architectural Technology, AAS program better than, or distinct from, similar programs at other institutions?

MCC offers experienced instructors and a renovated design center with new computers, Angle-CAD workstations, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor.

How will MCC's Architectural Technology, AAS program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

Stackable certificates are available for each option, allowing you to enter the workforce quickly while building toward an AAS degree.

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.