Technology has redefined building design and planning. At Penn College, you’ll learn how to harness industry-leading software to create the buildings of tomorrow. Coursework covers everything from mechanical and structural systems to estimating, building design, and more. With expert faculty by your side and lots of hands-on hours in the lab, you’ll be ready to take on tomorrow in as few as four semesters!
The architecture labs have been newly and completely renovated. Check out the details. →
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
4
Semesters
24
Courses
68
Credits
Fall 2026
7 courses 17 credits
71% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
6 courses 17 credits
83% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
6 courses 18 credits
83% program-specific courses
Spring 2027
5 courses 16 credits
80% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring or summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Option
17
Average Class Size
24/7
Access to Design Studios
Bring your latest designs to life our expansive labs outfitted with the latest software from AutoCAD, Revit, Trimble Sketchup, and Adobe Photoshop.
The makerspace is an open workshop for all students. Take hands-on learning to the next level. Explore your creativity. Bring your ideas to light. Collaborate with other students, faculty and staff, or work independently to test theories, explore ideas, and gain real-world skills to power your career.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
As a Architecture & Sustainable Design student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 133 scholarships.
Lester receives Pennsylvania Impact Award
November 25, 2025
Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies, recently received a Pennsylvania Impact Award from City & State Pennsylvania.…
Architecture students design ideas for net-zero youth center
July 31, 2025
A team of Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently completed the U.S. Department of Energy’s BuildingsNEXT challenge – and simultaneously provided…
Architecture grads 'cap' studies with exhibition
May 20, 2025
On the threshold of their graduation from Pennsylvania College of Technology, 18 architecture & sustainable design seniors showcased their four years of…
Architecture exhibit showcases students’ visionary creativity
May 11, 2025
Eighteen graduating seniors from Pennsylvania College of Technology’s architecture & sustainable design major will showcase their work in “Architecture &…
Architecture faculty member presents on universal design
April 11, 2025
Dorothy J. Gerring, associate professor of architecture at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was a keynote speaker at the recent Pennsylvania Housing Research…
'Women Building the Future' features Lester
March 10, 2025
On Monday evening, Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction & architectural technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology, appeared on WVIA-TV’s…
Lester on WVIA-TV series Monday evening
March 07, 2025
Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction & architectural technologies, will be a panelist on WVIA-TV’s “Keystone Edition: Business” program. The episode,…
Spring 2025 magazine features feats
March 05, 2025
Read the Spring 2025 edition of Penn College Magazine, featuring the feats of the Diesel Performance Club and its lightning quick “Accelerated Learning” Mack…
Students make valuable connections during Architectural Alumni & Student Day
March 03, 2025
Students in the college’s architecture and sustainable design majors received a wealth of real-world wisdom and one-on-one time with graduates during the…
Gallery receives grant to update lighting system, reduce energy
January 29, 2025
The Gallery at Penn College has updated its lighting system, thanks to a $15,000 award from the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative, a grantmaking program…
Student
Architecture & Sustainable Design
He's an aspiring architect, guitarist, soccer player, runner, and self-taught barber. What's next?
Student
Architecture & Sustainable Design
She's driven to succeed on the field and in the classroom.
Faculty
Architecture & Sustainable Design
He's a true tomorrow maker who is determined to change the future for the better.
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Industry
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Building Construction
Construction Management
Electrical
Landscape/Plant Production
Industry
Accounting & Business Administration
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Construction Management
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Graphic Design & Art
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Architecture & Sustainable Design
Building Construction
Construction Management
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Architecture & Sustainable Design
Building Automation Engineering
Building Construction
Construction Management
Electrical
Engineering Design Technology
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Workforce Development
Industry
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Building Construction
Civil Engineering
Collision Repair & Restoration
Construction Management
Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Heavy Equipment Operations
Industry
Accounting & Business Administration
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Construction Management
Information Technology
Industry
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Building Construction
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Industry
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Civil Engineering
Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Electrical
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Engineering Design Technology
Heavy Equipment Operations
Industry
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Industry
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Industry
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Building Automation Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering Design Technology
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Industry
Building Construction
Construction Management
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Industry
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Building Construction
Engineering Design Technology
Polymer Engineering
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your know-how in the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Appreciate architecture with friends and make connections that last a lifetime. This organization focuses on building leadership skills and community outreach.
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Six teams of third-year students in Architectural Design Studio V pursued the literal “seat of knowledge” in fashioning functional furniture out of corrugated cardboard on each side of the recent Spring Break. Offered annually since at least 2016, the creative exercise gives the groups two weeks each to design and build full-scale chairs from sheets of the recyclable material that integrate the concepts of function, aesthetics, ergonomics and detail.
In addition to the transfer standards established by the College, students seeking transfer credit from another institution for architecture program courses may be asked to submit examples of coursework to the architecture department head. Determination by the department head as to whether transfer credit is given will be based on alignment of the transfer course with Penn College course content.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
View the Architectural Technology Tool List
Architecture Related Software and Computer Specifications
Students in the Architecture Department programs are required to purchase their own laptop computers for use during our courses and labs. The minimum computer specifications below are based on the hardware requirements needed to run the software that we utilize including:
Minimum Laptop Computer Requirements
Tools are available for purchase through The College Store.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Architecture and Sustainable Design Advisory Committee Members
Mr. Larry Basile
Executive Vice President
Supply Source, Inc.
Mr. David W Daneker
Construction Project Manager
UPMC Susquehanna
Mr. Robert J Gehr, AIA, NCARB
Vice President, Retail Design & Buildings
Larson Design Group, Inc.
Mr. Jeff A LeFevre
President
LeFevre Wilk Architects, LLC
Ms. Erica Schreffler
Architecture Project Coordinator
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates
Mr. Brent A Stebbins
Partner/Architect/Designer
RLPS Architects
Mr. Anthony H Visco, Jr.
Owner
Anthony H. Visco, Jr., Architects
Mr. Daniel Willis
Emeritus Professor of Architecture
Penn State University
Associate Professor, Architecture, Department Head
Instructor, Architecture
Kara Demmien
Instructor, Architecture
Associate Professor, Architecture
Associate Professor, Architecture
Anthony Komarnicki
Instructor, Architecture
Emily Diehl
Faculty, Architecture
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Concrete Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)
Building Construction Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Concrete Technician II
Competency Credential
Construction Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Plumbing
Certificate
Concrete Technician I
Competency Credential
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, Online
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Residential Construction Technology & Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
