Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Facility Management)

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education course list.  Course work must be selected as directed in the areas below.

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

• AR 103 - Building Codes and Standards Credit Hours: 2

• OR

• AR 108 - Residential Building Codes and Standards Credit Hours: 2
• AR 105 - Construction Materials 1 Credit Hours: 3
• AR 106 - Construction Materials 2 Credit Hours: 3
• AR 112 - Mechanical and Electrical Drafting Credit Hours: 3
• AR 119 - Introduction to Architectural CAD Credit Hours: 3
• AR 120 - Architectural Working Drawings 1 Credit Hours: 4
• AR 121 - Architectural Working Drawings 2 Credit Hours: 3
• AR 125 - Print Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3
• AR 129 - Architectural 3D CAD Credit Hours: 3
• AR 201 - Architectural Graphics-1 Credit Hours: 3
• AR 202 - Architectural Graphics-2 Credit Hours: 3
• AR 218 - Sustainable Residential Design Credit Hours: 3
• COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

• OR

• COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
• MA 107 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 4
• MA 108 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
• Wellness Elective - (min. of 1) Credit Hours: 1

Total Credit Hours

63

University/College Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to the Facility Management program at Ferris State Univeristy, students must have completed an Associate degree in Architectural Technology from Grand Rapids Community College with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) in major coursework and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all coursework in the A.A.A.S. curriculum. It is recommended that students submit applications by January 15th prior to fall entry. Official transcripts from all accredited colleges/universities must be submitted with the Ferris application.

Transfer Notes

It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an adviser to review the program and course schedule and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Contact the College of Engineering Technology adviser at Ferris State University if there are questions on specific transfer requirements. Once admitted, students must continue to meet with an adviser as they work toward graduation.