Building Design, Drafting, and Construction
The curriculum in the Building Design, Drafting, and Construction pathway includes studies in residential design, materials, codes, framing, mechanical and electrical systems. Programs emphasize topics and skills training in building and drafting trades, including hands-on work, design, and repair.
Most careers in this pathway can be entered on program completion, though some require advanced credentials and are designed for students intending to transfer.
- Program Award definitions can be found on the Types of Degrees and Certificates webpage.
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Degrees and Certificates
| Program Title | Program Award | Division | Financial Aid Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Design | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Architectural Drafting | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Architectural History | Skill Certificate | Industry & Technology | No |
| Architectural Visual Communication | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Architecture | A.S. Degree | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Architecture | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD for Architecture | Skill Certificate | Industry & Technology | No |
| Autodesk AutoCAD for Drafting | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Autodesk Maya | Skill Certificate | Industry & Technology | No |
| Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Skill Certificate | Industry & Technology | No |
| Carpentry/Millwork | Skill Certificate | Industry & Technology | No |
| Construction Inspection | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Construction Management | Skill Certificate | Industry & Technology | No |
| Construction Technology | A.S. Degree | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Construction Technology | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Drafting Technology | A.S. Degree | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Electrical Technology | A.S. Degree | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Environmental Control Technology (HVAC) | A.S. Degree | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Environmental Control Technology (HVAC) | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Irrigation Construction and Installation | Skill Certificate | Agriculture | No |
| Irrigation Management | Skill Certificate | Agriculture | No |
| Landscape Design | Certificate of Achievement | Agriculture | Yes |
| Landscape Management | A.S. Degree | Agriculture | Yes |
| Landscape Management | Certificate of Achievement | Agriculture | Yes |
| Mechanical Drafting | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| NCCER Electrical Applications | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| NCCER Electrical Theory | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Tactile Mechanical Drafting | Skill Certificate | Industry & Technology | No |
| Water & Wastewater Treatment | Skill Certificate | Industry & Technology | No |
| Welding | Certificate of Achievement | Industry & Technology | Yes |
| Welding Technology | A.S. Degree | Industry & Technology | Yes |