Henry Ford Community College

Henry Ford College (HFC) is a comprehensive public college located in Dearborn, Michigan, dedicated to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world and workplace. It offers a wide array of over 100 certificate, associate degree, career, and university transfer programs. The Architecture/Construction Technology (ACT) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program is designed to teach architectural CAD/drafting and building construction methods, encompassing both residential and commercial building types. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory classes, providing students with practical experience in construction materials, computer-aided drafting and design, cost estimating, construction methods, presentation techniques, residential construction practices, and the use of surveying equipment. This project-based approach provides a robust, skill-based education in building construction principles, preparing students for various careers in architecture, construction management, and civil engineering fields.