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
TEC211 or TEC212 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC101 or TEC102 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC103 or TEC 104 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC119 or 120 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC105 or TEC106 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC309 or TEC310 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC111 or TEC112 | 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 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
Other Pathway Information
Next Steps
Where do I start?
What next?
How can I learn more?
- Talk to your counselor.
- Valley Counseling Center
- Walnut Creek Campus Counseling
- Valley Southwoods Counseling Office
- Talk to a DMACC representative.
- Use Naviance.
- Use Roadtrip Nation.