Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University)

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Academic Program Code: 605

This program is a pre-architecture degree designed to transfer to Lawrence Technological University (LTU) for a Master of Architecture Degree. Students completing this program will be able to transfer to LTU as a junior. It builds a foundation in architectural skills, mathematics, science, and general education.

General Transfer Notes & Michigan Transfer Agreement

The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below. The courses transfer and satisfy requirements at Lawrence Technological University.

Students should contact Lawrence Technological University to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. Lawrence Technological University ultimately makes the decisions about how each course will be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirements. Students should also review the specific admission requirements for Lawrence Technological University and the Master of Architecture program.

GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of elective courses, which meets all GRCC and Lawrence Technological University requirements.

Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below. Use transfer resources available and advising to select coursework based on Lawrence Technological University requirements.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) course from the list below.
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective from a subject other than AT.

AT 105 - History of Art Before 1400 Credit Hours: 3
OR
AT 106 - History of Art Since 1400 Credit Hours: 3
Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select two (2) Social Sciences General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas. You should select courses in alignment with Lawrence Tech University General Education courses.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Select one (1) Lab/Non Lab Natural Sciences General Education Elective from a discipline other than PH.

PH 125 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 5
Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Mathematics

Select one (1) of the following Mathematics General Education Elective courses options.

MA 108 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
AND
MA 110 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 4
MA 129 - Survey of Calculus Credit Hours: 5
MA 131 - Precalculus Credit Hours: 5
MA 133 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 5

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Courses

AR 105 - Construction Materials I Credit Hours: 3
AR 106 - Construction Materials II Credit Hours: 3
AR 111 - Orientation to Architecture Credit Hours: 2
AR 119 - Introduction to Architectural CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 120 - Architectural Working Drawings I Credit Hours: 4
AR 129 - Architectural 3D CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 201 - Architectural Graphics I Credit Hours: 3
AR 202 - Architectural Graphics II Credit Hours: 3
AR 218 - Sustainable Residential Design Credit Hours: 3
AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design I Principles Credit Hours: 3
AT 150 - Three Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of crGedits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I	Priority II
EN 101 - English Composition I General Education Course - Mathematics AR 105 - Construction Materials I AR 111 - Orientation to Architecture AT 105 - History of Art Before 1400 OR AT 106 - History of Art Since 1400 AR 218 - Sustainable Residential Design	COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication General Education Course General Education Course AR 106 - Construction Materials II AR 129 - Architectural 3D CAD AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design I Principles
Priority III	Priority IV
General Education Course PH 125 - College Physics I AR 119 - Introduction to Architectural CAD AR 120 - Architectural Working Drawings I AT 150 - Three Dimensional Design	General Education Course - Natural Science (Lab/Non) AR 202 - Architectural Graphics II AR 218 - Sustainable Residential Design AR 201 - Architectural Graphics I

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.