Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) graduates are
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Students from the AET program can find opportunities in architectural and engineering firms, construction companies, and retail and wholesale suppliers of building materials.
A diverse skill set prepares graduates for job opportunities including
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
The curriculum emphasizes fundamental problem-solving, practical applications, and oral, written and computer skills. Students will be exposed to working in teams, professional practice issues, and cultural diversity.
IS AET RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you have always wanted to assist in designing structures or work hand-in-hand with architects, this is the program for you. Learn the skills needed to become an architectural CAD draftsperson responsible for drawing architectural and structural features of buildings and other facilities.
ECS Carolinas provides an opportunity to earn valuable work experience in the construction industry while working toward your degree at Greenville Technical College. ECS Carolinas Tech Scholars receive scholarships as well as competitive pay for part-time work.
The associate in applied science degree offered through the Architectural Engineering Technology program at Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. This accreditation gives associate degree programs quality certification and recognition on a national basis. In order to achieve accreditation, the programs must have established a continuous quality improvement process that is documented and must be working to make the programs better for each of the stakeholders involved. For the Engineering Technology programs, the stakeholders are prospective students, current students, faculty, graduates, employers, and college administration. Each one of these parties has a keen interest in promoting the improved quality and outcomes of the program.
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Architectural Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science
This program trains students to convert preliminary designs from architects and engineers into working drawings and specifications, as well as plan, supervise, and estimate preliminary costs of construction projects.
AET program details from our current catalog »
Architectural CAD Drafting
Certificate in Applied Science
This program will train students in the use of AUTOCAD and REVIT software, as well as manual drafting, which will be utilized by local companies in the architectural field to produce construction drawings.
Architectural CAD Drafting details from our current catalog »
Click the program below to view the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Architectural Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science
AET MISSION STATEMENT
Graduates of the Architectural Engineering Technology associate degree will be prepared with the technical skills necessary to enter careers with construction industry vendors, sub-contractors, and design-build contractors, and architectural and engineering firms.
Graduates will have gained knowledge in the building of residential and commercial facilities and will be equipped with the ability to create basic construction documents. Students will be prepared for CAD drafting and limited code analysis in an office environment.
AET PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
AET PROGRAM STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES
For program information for the Architectural Engineering Technology program including placement rates, graduation rates, and program demographics, see our Program Data report.
Administrative Assistant
Serena Chapman | 864-250-8345 | Serena.Chapman@gvltec.edu
Instructors
Dr. Tony Minich | 864-250-8619 | Anthony.Minich@gvltec.edu
Clay Gandy | 864-250-8039 | Clay.Gandy@gvltec.edu