Architecture - Associate of Science

Associate of Science

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Graduates from the TSC’s Architecture Program will be able to use appropriate graphic skills and digital drafting techniques for design presentation purposes.
  2. Graduates will be able to complete the initial three phases of a typical design process including Pre-design (PD), Schematics Design (SD), and Design Development (DD) for small scale architectural urban and landscape projects.
  3. Graduates will be able to comprehend the fundamental principles of structural system behaviors and mechanical and structural systems.
  4. Graduates will be able to identify major Western art and architectural styles throughout history.
  5. Graduates will be able to effectively participate in teamwork and community service activities through public interest design.

Program of Study

1st Semester
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-1301Composition I3
MATH-1314College Algebra3
ARCH-1301Architectural History I3
ARCH-1311Introduction to Architecture3
ARCH-1307Architectural Graphics I3
2nd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-1302Composition II3
GOVT-2305Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics)3
ARCH-1302Architectural History II3
ARCH-1308Architectural Graphics II3
MATH-1316Plane Trigonometry3
3rd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
GOVT-2306Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics)3
HIST-1301United States History I3
XXXX-X3XXSocial and Behavioral Sciences Elective3
PHYS-1301College Physics I3
ARCH-1303Architectural Design I3
4th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
HIST-1302United States History II3
XXXX-X3XXLanguage, Philosophy, and Culture Elective3
XXXX-X3XXLife and Physical Sciences Elective3
ARCH-1304Architectural Design II3
ARCH-2312Architectural Technology3

Notes

ENGL-1301, MATH-1314, ARCH-1301, ARCH-1311, ARCH-1307, ENGL-1302, GOVT-2305, ARCH-1302, ARCH-1308, MATH-1316, GOVT-2306, HIST-1301, PHYS-1301, HIST-1302, ARCH-1304, and ARCH-2312: Grade of C or better is required for graduation

XXXX-X3XX (Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective), XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy, & Culture Elective), and XXXX-X3XX (Life and Physical Sciences Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum

This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.

Credit Hours

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 18, 2026 Official catalog page