Architecture & Construction Careers
Whether you’re interested in planning, managing, designing or building, this pathway, which falls under the Architecture & Construction Career Cluster and includes careers in designing, planning, managing and maintaining the built environment, offers you hands-on opportunities to explore the training you need to be successful in the industry.
Architecture IB Career Pathway
Students enrolled in the Pre-Architecture Career Pathway will receive an interactive experience to gain the essential skills needed for success in this industry through hands-on projects. Rigorous course standards, relevant and challenging curriculum, career-related education availabilities and certification options will put you ahead in your architectural career. Opportunities in this field are challenging, diverse and can result in jobs from construction, architecture, engineering and related service firms to manufacturing industries.
Choosing this pathway will lead you to a career (among many options) as any of the following:
- An Architect plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings and structures. They combine creative designs with specialized training to develop built environments that are compatible with the clients’ needs and ensure safe and strong structures. Because an architect's decisions affect public safety, they must undergo advanced education courses, followed by an internship for real world experience and earn a license to practice architecture.
- A Construction Manager plans, coordinates and supervises construction projects from start to finish. During the process, they must meet client needs and produce a project on time following a budget and required quality standards. Although some construction managers work in an office, most work on the construction site where they can monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities.
- An Earthquake Engineer studies the effects of earthquakes on buildings and infrastructures and their interactions with the ground. Earthquake engineers work to identify potential consequences of strong earthquakes on urban areas and infrastructure and then design, construct and maintain structures to withstand future problems. As technology continues to advance, employers will look for those who have a strong background in the fundamental principles, training and the ability to apply industry knowledge to a broad range of responsibilities – essential skills you will explore in the Architecture program’s classroom and laboratory experiences.
*The Architecture program is "industry certified" by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA). An "industry certified" program has received a "stamp of excellence," which represents the apex of program quality. Only those programs that have successfully undergone rigorous reviews by leaders from business and industry are recognized with this distinction.
Choosing this pathway will lead you to a career (among many options) as any of the following:
- An Architect plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings and structures. They combine creative designs with specialized training to develop built environments that are compatible with the clients’ needs and ensure safe and strong structures. Because an architect's decisions affect public safety, they must undergo advanced education courses, followed by an internship for real world experience and earn a license to practice architecture.
- A Construction Manager plans, coordinates and supervises construction projects from start to finish. During the process, they must meet client needs and produce a project on time following a budget and required quality standards. Although some construction managers work in an office, most work on the construction site where they can monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities.
- An Earthquake Engineer studies the effects of earthquakes on buildings and infrastructures and their interactions with the ground. Earthquake engineers work to identify potential consequences of strong earthquakes on urban areas and infrastructure and then design, construct and maintain structures to withstand future problems. As technology continues to advance, employers will look for those who have a strong background in the fundamental principles, training and the ability to apply industry knowledge to a broad range of responsibilities – essential skills you will explore in the Architecture program’s classroom and laboratory experiences.
*The Architecture program is "industry certified" by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA). An "industry certified" program has received a "stamp of excellence," which represents the apex of program quality. Only those programs that have successfully undergone rigorous reviews by leaders from business and industry are recognized with this distinction.
Post-Secondary Institutes to Study Architecture
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• Agnes Scott College
• Altamaha Technical College • Andrew College • Athens Technical College • Augusta Technical College • Berry College • Chattahoochee Technical College • Columbus Technical College • Dalton State College • DeKalb Technical College • DeVry Institute Of Technology |
• Georgia Institute Of Technology
• Georgia Southern University • Georgia Southwestern State University • Gwinnett Technical College • Herzing College • Mercer University • Middle Georgia College • Morehouse College • Northwestern Technical College • Savannah State University • Savannah Technical College |
Construction IB Career Pathway
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