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ArchitectureDegree
Associate of Arts
This is a two-year transferable program leading to an associate
of arts in architecture. The architecture field encompasses the
design philosophies, methodologies, theories and techniques
necessary to provide a basis of understanding of what it
takes to become an architect or work in the field. All courses
recommended will partially satisfy the bachelor of science in
architecture and/or master of architecture at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas. Students have also applied these courses to
other accredited schools of architecture throughout the Western
United States, thus fulfilling the requirements for entrance into
third-year status.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of architectural design
theory as it relates to space, form and context as it
pertains to the practice of architecture.
• Gain the ability to prepare basic architectural
presentations demonstrating design and construction
knowledge.
• Synthesize course knowledge and skills that will enable
them to meet the requirements for third-year status in
an accredited architectural program.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
See the diversity section of the general education descriptions
for a complete list of courses.
English 6 credits
ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
Required: ART 101
Humanities 6 credits
Required: AAD 201/HUM 201, PHIL 102
Mathematics 3 credits
Choose from: MATH 126*, 127 or 181
* Required by UNLV
Science 4 credits
Required: PHYS 151
Social Science 9 credits
Choose from the following recommended courses: GEOG 106,
ECON 103, PSY 101, ANTH 101 or SOC 101
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Recommended: PSC 101
Total General Education Requirements 34 Credits
Core Requirements
AAD 100 Introduction to Architectural Design...................3
AAD 101 Design with Nature.............................................3
AAD 125 Construction Drawings and Detailing. ................3
AAD 180 Fundamentals of Design I. ..................................3
AAD 181 Fundamentals of Design I Discussion..................3
AAD 182 Fundamentals of Design II. .................................3
AAD 183 Fundamentals of Design II Discussion.................3
AAD 202 Analysis of the Built Environment.......................3
AAD 230 Design with Climate ...........................................3
AAD 265 Computer Applications in Architecture I..............3
AAD 280 Fundamentals of Architecture Design I. ..............3
AAD 282 Fundamentals of Architecture Design II..............3
ADT 245 Static and Strength of Materials..........................3
Total Core Requirements 39 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 73 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Core AAD 100 Introduction to Architectural Design 3
Core AAD 101 Design with Nature 3
Core AAD 180 Fundamentals of Design I 3
Core AAD 181 Fundamentals of Design I Discussion 3
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Mathematics MATH 126 Pre-Calculus I 3
Total 18
2nd Semester
Core AAD 125 Construction Drawing and Detailing 3
Core AAD 182 Fundamentals of Design II 3
Core AAD 183 Fundamentals of Design II Discussion 3
Core AAD 202 Analysis of the Built Environment 3
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Science PHYS 151 General Physics 4
Total 19
Second Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Humanities/
Diversity AAD 201 History of the Built Environment 3
Core AAD 280 Fundamentals of Architectural Design I 3
Fine Arts ART 101 Drawing I 3
Social Science Elective Choose from recommended courses 6
Humanities PHIL 102 Critical Thinking and Reasoning 3
Total 18
2nd Semester
Core AAD 230 Design with Climate 3
Core AAD 265 Computer Applications in Architecture I 3
Core AAD 282 Fundamentals of Architectural Design II 3
Core ADT 245 Static and Strength of Materials 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions Elective Choose from recommended courses 3
Social Science Elective Choose from recommended courses 3
Total 18
Degree Total 73