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Associate of Architecture

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A four-year studio-based architecture degree that leads toward a master's degree and licensure.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Architecture can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Architectural designer
Architectural project manager
Architectural fabricator
Design-build professional
Architectural journalist
Architectural researcher
Architectural renderer
Urban developer

Curriculum

Four-year studio-based major covering studio foundations
Architectural and urban history
Digital visualization
Building technology
Hybrid 3D fabrication and ecological design. Third-year studio in professional practice and adaptive reuse with design firms. Guaranteed co-op or internship
Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduate or at least 18 years old (minimum age 16 with graduation)
Evidence of English proficiency
Passport copy
Financial documents for the I-20
No SAT/ACT
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (or 18+ / 16+ with high school graduation); evidence of English proficiency; financial documents for the I-20; transfer students provide I-20, F-1 visa and I-94

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 45
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,728 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Pleasant Hill
Faculty or school	Math & Engineering
Department	Department of Architecture
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.