Davis Technical College in Utah

Architectural & Engineering Design

School of Business and Technology

The Architectural and Engineering Design program prepares students for a wide variety of positions working for architectural, mechanical, structural, machine and manufacturing companies. Throughout the course of the program students are immersed in curriculum which exposes them to a variety of software related to the design industry such as: AutoCad, Revit and Solidworks. Students in the program are able to specialize in Architectural or Mechanical Design. Students will become familiar with, and demonstrate competency in usage of drafting symbols, units of measurement, scales, notation systems, 2D and 3D layouts, layering, proper page orientation, and perform revisions on drawings or schematics. Upon completion of this program students will have developed a strong working knowledge of the software, approaches to computer aided design and graphic communication skills. Students are then positioned to become leaders in parametric modeling and building information modeling, both key components for successful careers in an industry experiencing phenomenal growth and development.

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Cost Summary

$45	Adult college admission fee
$40	High School Cost (estimated) \| View details
$2,319	Student tuition and fees ^**
$1,190	Estimated books and materials ^*
$18	Certificate Processing Fee Paid upon program completion

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Program Advisor
Business and Technology

Christine Fresh 801-593-2040 Email

Maria Caballero 801-593-2396 Email

Program Length:: 900 hours (10 months)

Enrollment Type:: Year-Round

Training Location:: Main Campus

Program Links:

Classroom Hours

Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr
8am – 11am 12pm – 3pm 6pm – 9pm	8am – 11am 12pm – 3pm 6pm – 9pm	8am – 11am 12pm – 3pm 6pm – 9pm	8am – 11am 12pm – 3pm 6pm – 9pm	8am – 11am 12pm – 3pm —

Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent (adult students only).
Complete program placement assessments as noted below.

Placement Assessment Requirements (Download/Print Assessment Requirements)

READING REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Reading	70	3 years
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	237 - 244	3 years
ACT English or Reading	16+	5 years
College Transcripts	English 955 C or higher	5 years
GED Language	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts - English Classes ^*	C or Higher	3 years
SAT	530	3 years
TABE 11/12 Reading	569 - 596	3 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

MATH REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Math	90	3 years
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic)	250 - 300	3 years
ACT Math	21+	5 years
College Transcripts - Math Classes	Math 1010 B or higher	5 years
GED Math	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts (Secondary Math) ^*	B or Higher	3 years
SAT Math	525	3 years
TABE 11/12 Reading	657 - 729	3 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

Available Licensing/Certifications

Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Revit
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)

Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)

CAD Architectural Design 1
CAD Architectural Design 2
CAD Architectural Design 3
CAD Mechanical Design 1
CAD Mechanical Design 2
CAD Mechanical Design 3

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Architectural & Engineering Design program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Weber State University
Utah State University
Southern Utah University
Utah Valley University
Ensign Business College
Salt Lake Community College
Dixie State University

Architectural Technology (AAS) or Architecture (AS) – pending | Transfer Agreement

100%Placement Rate

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Program Faculty

David McCurdy
Certificate of Completion from Davis Technical College

Tara Terry
MS, Building Construction Management from Purdue University

^*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

^**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.

Enrollment Steps

Complete college application and pay fee

Complete Placement Assessments
— if applicable —

Meet with Student Services for program instructions

Complete Orientation or Program Packet

Meet with Financial Aid Department (if appropriate)

Pay tuition and fees

Purchase textbooks and materials

Start classes