AAS, Construction and Design, Residential Design

 

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science, Construction and Design, Residential Design will provide the student with a foundation of knowledge and skills for the design of residential projects. Completion of the emphasis degree will enhance the employment opportunities with architectural firms that specialize in residential architecture. The successful student upon completion of this degree will satisfy the educational requirements for candidates pursuing a residential designer professional registration as set forth by the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design.

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
AAD 180 Design Foundation I 3
AAD 181 Design Foundation I Discussion 3
ADT 105 Architectural Drafting I 5
English 3 3
MATH 108 Math for Technicians 3
 Semester Total17
2nd semester
AAD 125 Construction Drawings and Detailing 3
Communications 3 3
Electives: 3 6
Diversity 3 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
AAD 223 Graphic Software for Arch, Const, Dsgnr, Planners 3
AAD 280 Fundamentals of Architecture Design I 3
ADT 230 Mechanical and Electrical Equip for Buildings 3
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
AAD 265 Computer Applications in Architecture I 3
AAD 282 Fundamentals of Architecture Design II 3
CONS 111 Commercial Building Codes 3
CONS 120 Print Reading and Specification 3
Elective: Choose 1 transferable unit if needed. 1
 Semester Total13
 Total Units60
2

See approved General Education list for the AAS Degree.

3

See program recommendations or requirements.

AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees that are designed for students to enter the workforce.

To earn an AAS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
Communications/English6
Recommended:
ENG 101
Composition I
or ENG 100
 Composition Enhanced
or ENG 113
 Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
Required:
ENG 102
Composition II
or ENG 114
 Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science3
Recommended:
AAD 201
Human Relations[3]
Embedded:
AAD 180
& AAD 181
Design Foundation I
and Design Foundation I Discussion
Mathematics3
Required:
MATH 108
Math for Technicians (or higher)
Science
Required:
ENV 101Introduction to Environmental Science3
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 1[3]
Recommended:
AAD 201
History of the Built Environment
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions3
Required, Choose 1 or 2 courses from the following:
PSC 101
Introduction to American Politics
or CH 203
 American Experiences and Constitutional Change
HIST 101
& HIST 102
US History to 1877
and U. S. History since 1877
HIST 101
& HIST 217
US History to 1877
and Nevada History
HIST 101
& PSC 100
US History to 1877
and Nevada Constitution
HIST 101
& PSC 208
US History to 1877
and Survey of State and Local Government
Degree Requirements
AAD 125Construction Drawings and Detailing3
CONS 120Print Reading and Specification3
Emphasis Requirements:
AAD 180Design Foundation I3
AAD 181Design Foundation I Discussion3
AAD 223Graphic Software for Arch, Const, Dsgnr, Planners3
AAD 265Computer Applications in Architecture I3
AAD 280Fundamentals of Architecture Design I3
AAD 282Fundamentals of Architecture Design II3
ADT 105Architectural Drafting I5
ADT 230Mechanical and Electrical Equip for Buildings3
CONS 111Commercial Building Codes3
Elective Requirements
Select 7 units from the following:7
AAD 182
Fundamentals of Design II
AAD 183
Fundamentals of Design Discussion II
AAD 198
Special Topics in AAD
AAD 230
Design with Climate
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
ADT 290
Intern in Arch Design Technology
PHIL 101
Introduction to Philosophy
AAD 100
Introduction to Architectural Design
Any other AAD or ADT course
Total Units60
1

May also count toward additional college requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.

Students completing the degree will:

  • Identify and apply residential design theories.
  • Prepare basic residential project types demonstrating design and construction and knowledge. 
  • Synthesize the knowledge and skills that will enable them to meet the educational requirements for candidates pursuing a residential designer processional license.