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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
AEC
The next generation of architectural designers will
be challenged to give shape to a sustainable world.
Our architectural and building science programs are
designed to provide a foundation for students looking
to get involved in the built environment. We offer a
balance of skills you need including;
• technical skill training
• collaborative design-thinking
• problem solving skills
• current industry software and technology
• architectural concepts and construction topics
• practical skill-based education, hands-on activities
• service-learning project—design and build studio
shed for the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity
• client collaboration
Career Path Options
• Architectural CAD Technician
• Architectural Drafter
• Building and Construction Technician
• Building Code Inspector
• Building Materials Sales Rep
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Drafter
• Construction Material Tester
• Materials Testing Lab Technician
We are currently working with the University of Colorado
Denver College of Architectural Planning that will
allow the transfer of approximately 60 credits toward
a bachelor’s degree. The College of Architecture and
Planning at the University of Colorado Denver is the
only school in Colorado to offer accredited degrees
in architecture, urban planning, and landscape
architecture. By attending FRCC you will be able to
reduce your overall cost of obtaining a degree from
CU Denver.
Kaylee’s Story
I started my time at FRCC studying nursing. I never
expected to be working in creating buildings for people
instead. While studying nursing, I learned to love the
structure of the body. Yet, after taking architectural
hand drafting, I found that my love for structure and
understanding of how things worked was more than
skin deep and I began pursuing Architectural and
Building Science.
Now that my time at Front Range is coming to an end,
I cannot help but express my appreciation for those who
work in this field as well as those who educate others.
My education was able to open a door to a new chapter.
Before my last year at Front Range, I was given an amazing
opportunity to get a job working with an electrical
engineer. Something I could have never achieved without
the help of my teachers.
My time at Front Range and the amazing teachers I have
been able to meet and learn from, will hold a special place
in my heart and within my work.
My time at Front Range
is something I will forever
be thankful for. –Kaylee
Rosemary’s Story
When I started at FRCC, I thought it would just be a
stepping stone to some “better” school. As I finish my
Associates in Architectural and Building Science, I have
found that I have gained a well-rounded education.
I have been introduced to all sides of design and
implementation: from: studying materials, structure,
codes, and aesthetics, to designing whole houses and
building parts of them myself. I have heard the different
perspectives of architects, engineers, contractors, and
subcontractors, as I witnessed how they all work together.
I learned more than I could have hoped.
My teachers at Front Range Community College have
been more than just teachers, they have been mentors and
friends. Their decades of experience and genuine passion
for their fields have been an inspiration as they set a
powerful example of resilience, adaptability, and endless
optimism for their students. I am incredibly thankful for
the experience I have gained and for the diverse, inspiring
people I have met.
My teachers at Front
Range Community College
have been more than just
teachers, they have been
mentors and friends. –Rosemary
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