Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) graduates are
Students from the AET program can find opportunities in architectural and engineering firms, construction companies, and retail and wholesale suppliers of building materials.
A diverse skill set prepares graduates for job opportunities including
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
The curriculum emphasizes fundamental problem-solving, practical applications, and oral, written and computer skills. Students will be exposed to working in teams, professional practice issues, and cultural diversity.
IS AET RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you have always wanted to assist in designing structures or work hand-in-hand with architects, this is the program for you. Learn the skills needed to become an architectural CAD draftsperson responsible for drawing architectural and structural features of buildings and other facilities.
ECS Carolinas provides an opportunity to earn valuable work experience in the construction industry while working toward your degree at Greenville Technical College. ECS Carolinas Tech Scholars receive scholarships as well as competitive pay for part-time work.
The associate degree offered through the Architectural Engineering Technology program at Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. This accreditation gives associate degree programs quality certification and recognition on a national basis. In order to achieve accreditation, the programs must have established a continuous quality improvement process that is documented and must be working to make the programs better for each of the stakeholders involved. For the Engineering Technology programs, the stakeholders are prospective students, current students, faculty, graduates, employers, and college administration. Each one of these parties has a keen interest in promoting the improved quality and outcomes of the program.
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College.
Architectural Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science
This program trains students to convert preliminary designs from architects and engineers into working drawings and specifications, as well as plan, supervise, and estimate preliminary costs of construction projects.
AET program details from our current catalog (pdf) »
Architecture Engineering Technology Transfer Track
to Clemson University School of Architecture
This program is designed to prepare students for continuing their education at Clemson University or another institution offering a Bachelor of Engineering Technology program.
AET Transfer Track to Clemson details from our current catalog (pdf) »AET MISSION STATEMENT
Graduates of the Architectural Engineering Technology associate degree will be prepared with the technical skills necessary to enter careers with construction industry vendors, sub-contractors, and design-build contractors, and architectural and engineering firms.
Graduates will have gained knowledge in the building of residential and commercial facilities and will be equipped with the ability to create basic construction documents. Students will be prepared for CAD drafting and limited code analysis in an office environment.
AET PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
AET PROGRAM STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES
For program information for the Architectural Engineering Technology program including placement rates, graduation rates, and program demographics, see our Program Data report (pdf).
Department Head
Dr. Catalina Miller | (864) 250-8619 | Catalina.Miller@gvltec.edu
Administrative Assistant
Sheila Gaines | (864) 250-8345 | Sheila.Gaines@gvltec.edu
Instructors
Clay GandyDepartment Head
Dr. Catalina Miller
(864) 250-8619
Catalina.Miller@gvltec.edu