ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Applied Associate of Science Degree in Architecture and Construction Technology aims to provide individuals with theoretical, technical and vocational knowledge and skills that will lead to employment and further studies in the field of architectural technology.
WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?
The programme is designed for persons who wish to start a career in Architecture or Construction Technology or advance their career options in the theory and practice of Architecture and Construction.
Graduates can work in roles such as:
Applicants must meet the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) matriculation requirements in order to be accepted in the programme. Either of the following: Standard Matriculation A minimum of five (5) CSEC or GCE O’level including English A and Mathematics. Alternate Matriculation Equivalent qualification(s) as determined by the CCCJ Mature Status as determined by CCCJ.
The Applied Associate of Science Degree in Architecture and Construction is seventy-two (72) credit programme currently offered full-time across four (4) semesters and part-time (evenings) across six (6) semesters. The programme comprises the following courses: General Education Courses Communication I & II Fundamentals of Information Technology Oral Communication Introduction to Management Introduction to Psychology Architecture/Construction Courses Architectural Drafting Advanced Architectural Drafting Advanced Construction Technology AUTOCAD Applications Building Science Building Services Construction Technology I History of Architecture Introduction to AUTOCAD Land Surveying I & II Measurement and Estimating Physics I Structures Technical Mathematics I & II
Application forms may be collected from the College’s Admissions Office or downloaded from our website.
Additional information about the programme including information on the tuition structure for the programme can be obtained from our Admissions office : (876) 630-1772
Students may start the programme in September or January of the academic year.
The programme is currently delivered full-time, part-time (evenings) or weekends depending on demand.
To be awarded the Applied Associate of Science Degree in Architecture and Construction Technology, a student must have: Completed all credits in the programme Completed all courses in the programme Completed all required hours of work experience
Box 233 Waterford P.O.
St. Catherine
Tel.: 630-1770 ext.538-40
41 East Street Old Harbour P.O.
St. Catherine
Tel.: 745-4702 ext.3226
