Architectural Technician Program

Architectural Technician

Program Number: 10-614-1

• Two-year Associate Degree program
• Applied Engineer Technologies
• Center for Agriscience and Technologies
• Program offered at the following campuses:
  • Truax, Madison
• For information call: (608) 246-6800 or 1-800-322-6282 ext 6800

About the Program

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The architectural area is broad and challenging. It is the purpose of the architect and/or consulting engineer to supply owners with a set of plans and specifications of the structure desired. The architectural technician assists the architect or engineer in the development of plans and specifications, and checks on building erections and alterations. The COMPASS or equivalent assessment test is required for placement in math and English.

Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.

Application Process

You must meet Admissions Requirements (see below). To apply for the program, follow the admission procedures, including submitting the completed application, application/processing fees, and transcripts.

Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year

Unique Requirements for Admission

High school course recommendations: We strongly recommend that students take the math sequence of Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 to best prepare them for this program. In addition, a high school physical science course is highly recommended. Students must earn a 2.0 (C) or better in these high school courses. Contact the Architectural Technician program director at (608) 246-6742 for pre-registration advising.

The Architectural Technician Program participates in MAAP (Mandatory Assessment, Advising and Placement). This requires new students to complete the COMPASS or ASSET test. Advisement and course placement in English and math is done based on test results. Testing will be required prior to admission.

Unique Requirements for Graduation

Graduation requirements: 70 credits and an GPA of 2.0 (C) or above; average of 2.0 (C) or above required to occupational specific courses.

Career Potential

• Architectural Technician
• Building Sales Person
• Building Mechanical Technician
• Shop Drawing Draftsperson
• Structural Draftsperson

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

• Architect
• Building Inspector
• Chief Draftsperson
• Commercial or Industrial Estimator
• Construction Engineer
  
• Structural Engineer

In addition to the two-year Associate Degree, a program-to-program articulation agreement has been developed for transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BSAS) at UW-Milwaukee. Successful completion of our program could make a student eligible to transfer with junior status into the BSAS program. Students are required to meet with the program director for advising and course scheduling plans.