Advanced Technologies and Science: Architecture and Construction Pathway

Pathway Summary:

Careers in computer aided drafting and design, planning, managing, building, and maintaining physical infrastructure environment (building, homes, parks, bridges, roads, and highways)

Pathway Courses:  Students entering the pathway for the first time begin by enrolling in the Level One Course.  

• Level One 1:  Manufacturing Tech - Woods 1
• Level Two:  Manufacturing Tech - Woods 2 or Manufacturing Tech - Metals 1
• Level Three:  Manufacturing Tech - Metals 2 and Power 1
• Level Four:  S.T.E.M. or Design & Engineering

See  the 2022-2023 Program of Study and Career Pathways for Other Recommended Electives and Virtual Courses for this pathway.

AP and Dual Enrollment (ECE) Credit Opportunities:  

AP 2D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP European History, AP Physics Algebra-based, AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, UConn ECE Music Theory 1 and 2, UConn ECE Music Appreciation, UConn ECE Physics 1201Q, UConn ECE Physics 1202, UConn ECE French 5, UConn ECE Spanish 5, UConn Seminar in Writing through Literature

Recommended Clubs & Organizations:

• Math Team
• Science Club
• Art Club
• Eco-Adventures and Archeology Club

Key Business and Industry Partners:

• Currently seeking industry partners.

Future Careers:

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Bachelors degree:  Architects (example, Landscape and Naval), Civil Engineers, Construction Managers, Cost Estimators, Landscape Architects, Surveyors

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Associates degree:  Architectural and Civil Drafters, Civil Engineering Technicians

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after high school:  Boilermakers; Crane and Tower Operators; Electricians; Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers and Steamfitters; Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters; Riggers; Sheet Metal Workers; Tile and Marble Setters; Brickmasons and Blockmasons; Carpenters; Construction Laborers; Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers; Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers; Highway Maintenance Workers; Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers; First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers; First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service and Groundskeeping Workers; Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators; Painters, Construction and Maintenance; Roofers