Associate in Architectural – Structural Engineering Technician

Associate in Architectural – Structural Engineering Technician

Build a career that reaches new heights with an Architectural – Structural Engineering Technician associate degree from Gateway. Gain a strong foundation in civil engineering by designing architectural plans, researching mechanical systems, applying building codes and preparing presentation drawings. With two focused concentrations, gain the skills you need to become an architect or construction project manager and help turn blueprints into actual buildings.

Architectural-Structural Engineering Technician focuses on a wide variety of aspects within the profession of Civil Engineering – beginning with surveying, transitioning into design, and resulting in construction. The first year classes are mostly the same for programs in the Construction Sciences Group (see notes). Basic skills are developed and students are exposed to all areas of the various professions. This allows the student to be able to understand and communicate across the professions, plus it allows the student to discover what area they really enjoy working in. The second year focuses on aspects specific to buildings, both design and structural components. The program is designed as a fusion of education and application; hence all the core classes are tied to real world experiences with a significant influx of participation from potential future employers. Some students use this program as a place to prepare themselves to transfer to a four-year university. Most, however, use this program as a means to develop the skills that allow them to obtain a productive career in various aspects of architecture.

This program is also available on a part-time basis.