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Service Area: Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing
Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
 

Career Pathway:
Architecture & Construction

In the field of Architecture and Construction, professionals conceive, design, and oversee the realization of built environments. Architects collaborate with clients to translate their visions into functional and aesthetically pleasing structures, while construction managers ensure the efficient execution of projects, coordinating resources and personnel. This dynamic career pathway demands creativity, technical expertise, and effective project management skills to bring architectural concepts to life.

Blueprints

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Introduction to ACE 
  • Construction Technology
  • Housing and Interior Housing Design
 Geometry in Construction Principles of Engineering
  • ICCSD Student Built House
  • PLTW: Civil Engineering & Architecture
 Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • PLTW - Introduction to Engineering and Design

  • Housing and Interior Design

  • Construction Materials Processing 1 & 2

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Black & White Drawing 

  • Expressive Drawing 

  • Graphic Design

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Career Discovery Tours

  • Technology Student Association

  • TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science

  • FIRST Robotics

  • Skills USA

  • Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

  • Houses into Homes West

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Architectural Drafting 

  • Architectural Engineering 

  • Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering 

  • Drafting/Design

  • Electrical Electronics CAD/CADD 

  • Environmental Design 

  • Architecture

  • Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Future
Careers

  • Carpenter

  • Building / Construction Finishing

  • Management and Inspection

  • Plumber

  • Heating and Air Conditioning

  • Civil Engineering

Community Partnerships

  • Neumann Monson Architects

  • LL Pelling Co. 

  • Maxwell Construction 

  • City Construction 

  • City of IC, Neighborhood & Development Services

  • Hawkeye Weld & Repair

  • Shive-Hattery, Inc