Architectural Design & Building Construction

Overview

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  • General Construction

  • Contractor

  • Commercial Construction

  • Green Building

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The Architectural Design and Building Construction program offers students real construction experience to prepare them for the many employment opportunities available in construction. Beginning with a firm foundation in drafting with instruments, and followed by an introduction to computer aided drafting (CAD), students learn to conceptualize the building process. Using the latest construction methods, and under close supervision, they construct a residence inside the Mitchell Technical College building lab where the weather is always nice.

Additionally, students will be exposed to many techniques and skills required in the area of commercial construction: steel, welding, commercial construction equipment operation, and more. Valuable experience will be gained during a commercial construction internship during the final semester of the program.

What Makes This Program Special?

  • Our instructors are Certified Green Professionals
  • We are a 100% ENERGY STAR BUILDER
  • All our houses are built using Home Energy Rating Standards of Practice
  • We focus on energy efficient building practices
  • Our students are involved with the National Association of Home Builders (student chapter)
  • Bottom line: We are teaching students how to design and build buildings of the future!
  • Only program that combines construction and design

Graduates from this program find employment with lumberyards, building contractors, architectural firms, and commercial construction companies.  Their skills in CAD, carpentry, surveying, estimating, cabinetry, commercial construction and green building technologies make the students who graduate from this program valuable employees in the building trades industry.

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Curriculum

Award: AAS Degree

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First Semester
AD101 > Building Design2 credits
AD151 > Architectural Drafting Design4 credits
BC103 > Construction Equipment1 credit
BC110 > Framing and Exterior Finish3 credits
BC115 > Building Methods2 credits
BC121 > Material Takeoff2 credits
OSHA101 > OSHA 10 Construction1 credit
SSS100 > Student Success1 credit
Total Semester Hours16 credits
Second Semester
AD102 > Building Materials2 credits
AD117 > Project Timeline and Cost2 credits
AD152 > 3D Architectural Design2 credits
BC124 > Green Building2 credits
BC125 > Building Envelope2 credits
BC130 > Casework3 credits
BC162 > Post Frame1 credit
CIS105 > Introduction to Computers3 credits
CPR100 > First Aid, CPR AED0.5 credits
Total Semester Hours17.5 credits
Third Semester
BC290 > Commercial Internship6 credits
Total Semester Hours6 credits
Fourth Semester
AD221 > Advanced Building Principles2 credits
AD242 > Building Information Modeling2 credits
AD272 > Commercial Contruction Documents2 credits
BC210 > Advanced Wood Framing2 credits
BC212 > Drywall, Tape and Texture2 credits
BC221 > Footings and Foundations2 credits
> Written Communications Elective 3 credits
> General Education Elective3 credits
Total Semester Hours18 credits
Fifth Semester
BC225 > Commercial Structures3 credits
BC230 > Interior Finish4 credits
BC271 > Construction Contracting Leadership3 credits
WLD103 > Basic SMAW1 credit
> Math Elective3 credits
> General Education Elective3 credits
Total Semester Hours17 credits

Requirements

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of all 100 level technical courses is required to continue on to advanced 200 level courses.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

This program requires a laptop computer so that you can effectively integrate computing skills with your technical education. Many resources that instructors assign are online or require specialty software. To address these needs, Mitchell Tech requires that students entering this program purchase their laptops from Mitchell Tech. The cost for a Mitchell Tech laptop averages about $1,150 for this program. Please be aware that our machines come fully loaded with the software required for this program.

Whether it’s Microsoft Office, or a specialty software for a technical program, your needs will be met by your Mitchell Tech laptop. And our laptops are serviced for free by our Technology office. You will not be able to bring a laptop from home into a Mitchell Tech laptop program as we cannot provide support services for every make and model of laptop. Please consider this carefully before making any laptop purchase and check with the Admissions office for more details.

Outcomes

At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate skill and proficiency in computer-aided drafting and design
  • Demonstrate skills in framing a residential house
  • Demonstrate building skills involved in finish carpentry
  • Identify and apply safe working practices through safety training and OSHA 10 certification
  • Explain the different attributes associated with commercial construction such as material, blueprints, organization, and operation
  • Describe the characteristics and conditions to effectively pour concrete and demonstrate the ability to place flat work and foundation walls
  • Understand what it takes to operate a construction business
  • Differentiate building practices to attain energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, and “green building”
Annual Program Review

Check out the 2023-24 Annual Program Review for information on how faculty ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program.

Faculty

Program Director / Instructor

Cost

Program Tuition & Fees ⓘ
$ 4000

Other Required Costs

Books / Tools (estimated)$2,955
Laptop$1,150

Scholarships

$1000

1 AVAIL.

Learn Your Trade Scholarship

Asmus Family

Must be enrolled in fulltime in Progressive Welding Technology, ADBC, or Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
Must complete the MTC online scholarship application
Must be enrolled in fulltime in Progressive Welding Technology, ADBC, or Electrical Construction & Maintenance Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher Must complete the MTC online scholarship application

$1000

3 AVAIL.

Pella Program Support

Pella of Sioux Falls

Current Student
2.5 GPA

$500

1 AVAIL.

Willard “Bill” Krueger Memorial Scholarship Fund

Family of Willard "Bill" Krueger

The Willard “Bill” Krueger Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 by his family to honor Bill, who was an amazing husband and an outstanding Dad and Grandpa who had a sweet and patient personality. Bill was from Howard, SD, and worked most of his adult life in the building and construction industry. He also had a passion for woodworking and created numerous master pieces for his wife and daughters.
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Applicant must be currently attending MTC as a second year, full-time student in Architectural Design and Building Construction program Applicants must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application) Applicant who demonstrates determination and patience First priority given to applicants from Howard, SD. SD resident

$1000

1 AVAIL.

Roger Carlson “Tough Old Bird” Endowed Scholarship

Family & Friends of Roger Carlson

The endowment was established in 2013 by the family and friends of longtime Mithell Tech Ag instructor Roger Carlson. Carlson began his career at Mitchell Tech in August, 1990, and was a valued member of the Ag Technology department until May, 2011, when health problems forced his retirement. Carlson passed away on August 27, 2012 from complications related to leukemia. The endowment began providing scholarships in the 2013-14 school year to a qualifying student in the Ag Technology, Architecture Design and Building Construction or Farm Power Technology programs. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Applicant must be an first year full-time student enrolled at MTC in the Ag Business, Animal Science, Agronomy, Architecture Design and Building Construction, or Diesel Power Technology program Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher Applicant must complete the MTC scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship

$1000

1 AVAIL.

Puetz Development Scholarship

Puetz Development

Puetz Development established this scholarship for ADBC students in 2022. Puetz Development have been recorded supporters of the Mitchell Technical College’s ADBC program with cash donations, student partnerships, and provided scholarship funding the Mitchell Technical College.
Architectural Design and Building Construction
On Campus
Must be a Current full time student studying in the ADBC program Must be enrolled full time 25. GPA Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.

$1000

4 AVAIL.

Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships

Martin and Maude Osterhaus established this endowed scholarship in 1995 to provide financial support for at least four deserving Mitchell Tech students each year. The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be a currently enrolled first year full-time student in any two year program Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form) Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship Applicant must have good leadership skills

Contact Admissions

For information about any of our programs, application, or any of our other student services please contact us:

Admissions Office
Mitchell Technical College
1800 E. Spruce St.
Mitchell, SD 57301

800.684.1969
605.995.3025
fax: 605.995.3067
[email protected]

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