Architectural Design Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/16/2025
Program Description
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.
Established in 2025
CIP: 04-0901 Architectural Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
28 Weeks ( 32.00 Hours / 28.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,402.00 |
| Books | $313.00 |
| Fees | $605.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,320.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
WIOA students should first email the MCC WIOA Liaison at wioatraining@mchenry.edu. They will support the client through the application process. All students are accepted - there are no specific requirements for entry.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
Performance Data
Program: Architectural Design Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/16/2025
Program Description
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.
Established in 2025
CIP: 04-0901 Architectural Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
28 Weeks ( 32.00 Hours / 28.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,402.00 |
| Books | $313.00 |
| Fees | $605.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,320.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
WIOA students should first email the MCC WIOA Liaison at wioatraining@mchenry.edu. They will support the client through the application process. All students are accepted - there are no specific requirements for entry.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs