Emerging Architectural Technologies
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Emerging Architectural Technologies program builds on foundational architectural technology skills while introducing and integrating emerging methods in representation and visualization. Students will engage with evolving innovations to strengthen their adaptability and remain aligned with current and future industry practices. The course may be repeated for credit as new technologies are introduced, and it can stand alone or be applied toward the Architectural Technology AAS or CCL program.
Details
Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Emerging Architectural Technologies (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5373N
Total credits required
6
Catalog Year
2026-2027
Effective Term
Fall 2026
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Explain the developments in emerging technology as it pertains to environmental design.
- Utilize emerging and industry-standard technology in the production of three and three dimensional drawings.
- Explore emerging technologies as enhancements to existing technologies.
- Apply emerging technologies to Building information modeling.
- Apply emerging technologies in the production and visualization of 3 dimensional models.
- Integrate emerging technologies into a professional workflow.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Architectural and Civil Drafters
$60,080
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
$70,250
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC/INT110 | Revit - Introduction | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC275 | Emerging Technologies | 3 |
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=16459182.
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