Certificate of Achievement in Architecture Design

Students in the architectural design program will develop the necessary skills to analyze, modify, or create architectural space and the abilities to present their ideas in graphic form using a variety of media. The program emphasizes spatial and architectural theories relating to design, architectural history, and methods of graphic composition and presentation. This certificate provides a foundational core curriculum that prepares students for both accredited and non-accredited architectural degree programs at four-year colleges and universities, and also provides a strong foundation in core subjects for those who seek a career in the design field.Career OpportunitiesThe architecture program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:Architectural DrafterWith additional education:ArchitectArchitectural and Engineer Manager

To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are required from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion.Diablo Valley College does not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.