Program Description

The Architecture, A.S. Program is a dynamic and comprehensive academic offering designed to provide students with a solid foundation in architectural principles, design fundamentals, and practical skills. This program is tailored to meet the needs of individuals aspiring to enter the field of architecture, interior design, construction management, and related disciplines. The curriculum is designed to provide content equitable in scope and rigor as is provided in the first two academic years of a bachelor’s degree program and is designed to facilitate transfer to Bachelor of Architecture or related fields in four-year or five-year programs. A thorough architectural education combines the studies of art, science, sustainability, and engineering. 

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Analyze how architectural history informs and influences modern building design and non-design elements.
• Examine building construction materials and techniques and their impact on the fundamental principles of sustainable design. 
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving to evolve architectural design concepts through the major stages of design stages. 
• Communicate architectural literacy effectively in written, verbal, electronically, and physically through model making, sketching, computer rendering, writing, researching, and speaking. 
• Use technology and library resources to create design projects and/or conduct research related to architecture, mathematics, engineering, sustainability, the humanities, and social science.

After UCNJ

Upon completion of the program, students can continue their education and complete a bachelor’s degree or higher in order to obtain careers as licensed architects, landscape architects, interior designers, or urban planners. Employment opportunities for graduates of the A.S. program include various entry-level positions in the field, such as drafting, owner’s representatives, Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technicians, or municipal planning/zoning employees. 

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