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2025-2026 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Credit Course Catalog

Architectural Design Certificate


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The Architectural Design Certificate provides students with a foundation in architectural design and communication.  The curriculum focuses on the principles of architectural design, and the skills to communicate them to clients and stakeholders, preparing students for a career as an entry-level designer in an architecture or building design-related firm.  This certificate can also serve as first step towards completing the Associate in Applied Science in Architectural Technology - Design Option degree. 

For more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/archdesign


Architectural Design Certificate, Sample Semester Pathway  

Architectural Design Certificate Requirements


Total Certificate Credits: 28


Other Certificate Graduation Requirements


  • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
  • For certificates of less than 12 credit hours, all required credits must be completed through MCC coursework. For all other certificates, one-half of the minimum credit hours required must be completed through MCC coursework.
  • Completion of graduation application
  • Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department 

Architectural Design Certificate, Sample Semester Pathway  

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