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Program Description for Architecture/Construction Technology

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Provider Henry Ford Community College
Date of last update 1/12/2010
Description The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Architecture/Construction Technology teaches architectural CAD/drafting and building construction methods and materials. This includes both residential and commercial building types. Laboratory classes provide students with experience in the areas of residential and commercial construction materials, computer-aided drafting and design, cost estimating, construction methods, presentation techniques, residential construction practices, and use of surveying equipment. Students learn the principles and skills of the architectural profession supported by an understanding of building construction through "hands-on" activities designed to provide students with a practical "skill- based" education. Classes for the ACT Program are located at the Dearborn Heights Center. Note: In-district tuition applies to Dearborn School District residents only. Out-of-district tuition for this program is $ 8,580. Additional fees apply.
Contact Name Lee Yaros
Contact Phone Number (313) 317-1517
Contact URL www.hfcc.edu/programs
Course Length 66 Credit Hours
Admission Requirements GED or High School Diploma Students seeking an ACT associate degree are required to participate in Co-op for at least one semester. This experience has proven to be invaluable as students "try on" the career they’ve chosen and earn while they learn. Pay rates generally are compatible with entry-level positions (Average 2007 rate = approx $12.51/hour) and a high percentage of students are asked to continue their employment after their initial Co- op semester.
Credential Earned Associate's Degree
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Scholarship opportunities may be available
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 0 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $8,769
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 15
Employment Rate 100.0%
 
Follow-up information is available for 8 out of 15 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 5
Number in Related Training: 3
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 0
This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.
Training-Related Placement Rate Not Available
  There are several ways to measure both placement success and the degree to which this is training-related. Please call the school for further details.
Average Starting Wage $25.00

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