Architecture and Construction

The Architecture and Construction Career Pathway is part of the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster , which is focused on careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

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Arathi Gowda
Architect, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Ted Maloney
Director of Public Works, Township of Middletown

Jay Shafer
Founder/Designer, Tumbleweed Tiny House Company

Potential Careers

Architect
Carpenter
Civil Engineer
Code Official
Construction Engineer, Foreman, or Manager
Contractor
Drafter
Electrician
Foreman
Hazardous Material Remove
Heating, Ventilation, Air Condition (HVAC) Mechanic
Interior Designer
Landscaper
Mason
Plumber
Project Estimator, Inspector, or Manager
Safety Directory
Security Installer
Urban Planner
Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Pathway Courses

Advanced Welding Technology

TEC220 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12

Architectural Design I

TEC140 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12

Architectural Design II

TEC150 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12

Building Mechanical Systems

TEC120 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12

Carpentry I

TEC100 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12

Construction Fundamentals

TEC300 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12

Welding Technology

TEC160 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12

Example Four-Year Plan

This is just an example of a possible four-year plan with these pathway courses included. Talk with your counselor and view the graduation requirements to create a plan that works for you.

Example Four-Year Plan Graphic

Example Four-Year Plan: Architecture and Construction

Example Four-Year Plan Courses

Grade 9

Required Courses

Language and Literature — two credits
Math (Algebra) — two credits
Physical Science — two credits
Global Geography and Culture — two credits
P.E. —one credit
Health (any year) — one credit

Pathway Courses

Intro. to Engineering and Design — two credits

Elective Courses

World Language (2-4 years) — two credits
Other suggested electives:
- Engineering and Technology courses: Applied Engineering Tech., Advanced Welding Tech., Architectural Design I, Building Mechanical Systems, Carpentry Fundamentals, Foundations of Tech. and Engineering, Geo/Construction,
- Business Education courses: Collaborative Field Experience, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, WorkForce Development

Grade 10

Required Courses

Speech Communication (Grades 10, 11, or 12) — one credit
Fundamentals of Writing (Grades 10, 11, or 12) — one credit
Math (Geometry) — two credits
Biology — two credits
P.E. — one credit

Pathway Courses

Carpentry Fundamentals — one credit
Building Mechanical Systems — one credit

Elective Courses

World Language (2-4 years) — two credits
Other suggested electives:
- Engineering and Technology courses: Applied Engineering Tech., Advanced Welding Tech., Architectural Design I, Building Mechanical Systems, Carpentry Fundamentals, Foundations of Tech. and Engineering, Geo/Construction,
- Business Education courses: Collaborative Field Experience, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, WorkForce Development

Grade 11

Required Courses

Language Arts Elective — two credits
Math (Algebra II) — two credits
Chemistry (Grades 11 or 12) — two credits
U.S. History — two credits
P.E. — one credit

Pathway Courses

Welding Technology — one credit
Construction Fundamentals — one credit

Elective Courses

World Language (2-4 years) — two credits
Other suggested electives:
- Engineering and Technology courses: Applied Engineering Tech., Advanced Welding Tech., Architectural Design I, Building Mechanical Systems, Carpentry Fundamentals, Foundations of Tech. and Engineering, Geo/Construction,
- Business Education courses: Collaborative Field Experience, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, WorkForce Development

Grade 12

Required Courses

Literature Elective — one credit
Language Arts Elective — one credit
Government — one credit
Economics — one credit
P.E. — one credit

Pathway Courses

Advanced Welding Technology — one credit
Architectural Design I — one credit
Architectural Design II — one credit

Elective Courses

World Language (2-4 years) — two credits
Other suggested electives:
- Engineering and Technology courses: Applied Engineering Tech., Advanced Welding Tech., Architectural Design I, Building Mechanical Systems, Carpentry Fundamentals, Foundations of Tech. and Engineering, Geo/Construction,
- Business Education courses: Collaborative Field Experience, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, WorkForce Development

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Pathway Courses

Example Four-Year Plan

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Example Four-Year Plan Courses

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

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Career-Related Activities

Workplace Learning Experiences

Certificates

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