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

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Academic Program Code: 614

This program is designed to complete an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences in Architectural Technology at GRCC and transfer to Ferris State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. The architectural technology program builds skills in basic construction and materials, building specification and codes, and architectural drawing interpretation and documentation. Graduates of the FSU Construction Management program are prepared to manage and supervise the complete construction process from initial considerations through bidding to final completion.

General Transfer Notes

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

Students should contact Ferris State University to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. Ferris State 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 Ferris State University and the Construction Management 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 Ferris State University requirements.

Program Notes

Other courses that can be used to meet the MA 129 requirement include MA 131 and MA 133 .

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 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 Ferris State University requirements.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective. You should select a course in alignment with FSU “Culture” General Education courses.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective. You should select a course in alignment with FSU “Self and Society” General Education courses.

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

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

PH 125 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 5

General Education Total Credit Hours

16 (minimum)

Program Courses

AR 103 - Building Codes and Standards Credit Hours: 2
AR 105 - Construction Materials I Credit Hours: 3
AR 106 - Construction Materials II Credit Hours: 3
AR 112 - Mechanical and Electrical Drafting Credit Hours: 3
AR 120 - Architectural Working Drawings I Credit Hours: 4
AR 121 - Architectural Working Drawings II Credit Hours: 3
AR 125 - Print Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3
AR 129 - Architectural 3D CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 201 - Architectural Graphics I Credit Hours: 3
AT 270 - History of Architecture Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
EC 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
MA 108 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) of the following courses.
GE 132 - Physical Geography Credit Hours: 4
GL 101 - Introduction to Geology Credit Hours: 4
GL 111 - Earth Science for Education Credit Hours: 4
Select one (1) of the following courses.
If you select the Humanities General Education Elective requirement, you should select a course in alignment with FSU “Culture” General Education courses.

If you select the Social Sciences General Education Elective requirement, you should select a course in alignment with FSU “Self and Society” General Education courses.
Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
BA 256 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 4
BA 282 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
EN 249 - Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
MA 129 - Survey of Calculus Credit Hours: 5
(or see Program Notes for alternative Mathematics courses)