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Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (120 Credits)
Architectural Studies (ARCH) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre-professional coursework and three years of major (professional) coursework. Professional program courses begin in second year fall. Due to the sequential nature of courses there are no spring admits.
To be considered for admission into the ARCH program, a student must have completed the following pre-professional coursework (or their approved equivalents): ART 101, 201, or 202 [ARTS], COM 102 [COMM], ENGLISH 101 [WRTG], HIST 105 [ROOT], PSYCH 105 or SOC 101 [SSCI], and SDC 100, 120, 140, each with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Students not meeting the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. Average enrollment limit into the second year of the architecture major are 45 students. Greater emphasis is given to performance in SDC 100, 120, and 140. Completion of all pre-professional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of the pre-professional courses (or approved equivalents). Emphasis is given to cumulative GPA. A design portfolio may be requested for additional evaluation.
Schedule of Studies
The plan below is a suggested path to completion of the architectural studies degree. Students will meet with an advisor each semester to confirm academic schedule and monitor progress towards graduation.
Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses required for the degree (ARCH 201, 203, 209, 210, 215, 301, 303, 309, 351, 352, 401, 403, 451; CST M 201, 202, 332, 333; SDC 100, 120, 140, 250, 300, 350).
To be considered for admission into the ARCH program, a student must have completed the following pre-professional coursework (or their approved equivalents): ART 101, 201, or 202 [ARTS], COM 102 [COMM], ENGLISH 101 [WRTG], HIST 105 [ROOT], PSYCH 105 or SOC 101 [SSCI], and SDC 100, 120, 140, each with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Students not meeting the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. Average enrollment limit into the second year of the architecture major are 45 students. Greater emphasis is given to performance in SDC 100, 120, and 140. Completion of all pre-professional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of the pre-professional courses (or approved equivalents). Emphasis is given to cumulative GPA. A design portfolio may be requested for additional evaluation.
Schedule of Studies
The plan below is a suggested path to completion of the architectural studies degree. Students will meet with an advisor each semester to confirm academic schedule and monitor progress towards graduation.
Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses required for the degree (ARCH 201, 203, 209, 210, 215, 301, 303, 309, 351, 352, 401, 403, 451; CST M 201, 202, 332, 333; SDC 100, 120, 140, 250, 300, 350).
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 102 [COMM] | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN]1,2 | 3 |
| SDC 100 [ARTS] | 3 |
| SDC 120 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| ART 101, 201, or 202 | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| PHYSICS 101 [PSCI] 2 | 3 |
| PHYSICS 111 [PSCI] | 1 |
| PSYCH 105 [SSCI] or SOC 101[SSCI] | 3 |
| SDC 140 | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| ARCH 201 | 5 |
| ARCH 210 | 3 |
| CST M 201 | 3 |
| SDC 250 | 3 |
| SDC 300 | 1 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| ARCH 203 | 5 |
| ARCH 209 | 3 |
| ARCH 215 | 3 |
| CST M 202 | 3 |
| SDC 350 [M] | 3 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| ARCH 301 | 5 |
| ARCH 309 [M] | 3 |
| ARCH 351 | 3 |
| ARCH 451 | 3 |
| CST M 332 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| ARCH 303 | 5 |
| ARCH 352 | 3 |
| CST M 333 | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry3 | 4 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| ARCH 401 | 6 |
| Supportive Electives4 | 4 |
| UCORE Inquiry3 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| ARCH 403 [CAPS] | 6 |
| Supportive Electives4 | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry3 | 3 |
Footnotes
| 1 | All first-year students must take the math placement exam. Completion of MATH 108 with a grade of C or better, a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 75%, or passing MATH 140, 171, or 202 is required for PHYSICS 101 [PSCI]. MATH 108 does not fulfill the University [QUAN] requirement for graduation. |
| 2 | Math and Physics are not required for admission to the major (professional program, beginning in second year); however, Math and Physics are course prerequisites for ARCH 351/352 and CST M 332/333 in the third year. |
| 3 | Must complete 3 of these 4 UCORE designations: BSCI, DIVR, EQJS, HUM. |
| 4 | Supportive Electives: At least 7 credits of any 300-400-level courses from ARCH, CST M, DESIGN, I D, LND ARCH, SDC, or other courses approved in consultation with ARCH Program Head not used to fulfill major requirements. |
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