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Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (2nd through 4th years) (92 Credits)
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is a program primarily for those who want a foundation in the study of architecture. This degree was designed for students who want to pursue a career in architecture or to work in an architecturally related discipline such as planning, technology, project and community development or within government agencies. On successful completion of the B.S. Architectural Studies program, an individual can work as an unlicensed architect in a professional architecture practice. In order to be eligible to license as an architect, a professional Master of Architecture program must also be completed. This degree may also be used as a preparation for professional, accredited graduate education. Students who pursue this option at WSU must complete all university requirements in addition to School requirements listed below.
Pre-Architecture
Students who enter WSU and have an interest in architecture will be assigned an advisor in the School of Architecture and Construction Management. Students interested in architecture should enroll in Arch 101 fall of their freshman year, as this is the first prerequisite in an eight-semester sequence.
Certified Program
The School of Architecture and Construction Management accepts 50-55 students into the second year. WSU students who wish to enroll in second year must submit an application to the School of Architecture and Construction Management during the freshman spring semester. To be considered, a student must have completed at least 26 semester credit hours of architectural program requirements, including the following courses, or their equivalents from other institutions: ARCH 101, 103, 202, ENGLISH 101, HISTORY 105; HISTORY 120 or 121; MATH 171 or PHYSICS 101 or 201; 7-8 credits of UCOREs. A grade of C or better must be achieved in Arch 101 and 103. Selection is based on the student’s GPA in the 26+ semester credit hours of required course work. If students do not complete Arch 101, 103 and 202 at WSU, they will be required to submit visual evidence of their architectural graphic and design work for review by the Admissions Committee. Most of the students will be selected at the end of the WSU spring semester but some positions will be held open until summer for transfer students.
Transfer Students
Students who wish to transfer into the second year must demonstrate equivalent course work from another institution. Transfer students must make application to Washington State University, the School of Architecture and Construction Management, and submit a portfolio of design work (see schedule below). Transfer students will be evaluated based upon grades from coursework that is equivalent to first year requirements at WSU. Portfolios will be judged relative to content that is equated to Architecture 101 and 103.
Application/Portfolio/Notification Deadlines:
May 1 All second-year applications due.
May 1 Portfolios due from applicants who did not complete Arch 101, 103, 202 at WSU.
June 1 Screening complete: Applicants will be classified as accepted or denied. Applicants will be notified by mail in June.
WSU Spokane
The School sends 15 fourth-year and 1/3 of the graduate students to the WSU Spokane urban campus. Students are given the option of selecting either Pullman or Spokane for their fourth year of studies when they apply for certification. In the event that there are not enough requests to fill positions at either location, a selection process will be implemented to fill remaining positions. Second year acceptance letters will notify students as to whether they will spend their fourth year in Pullman or Spokane. Students accepting admission to the second year also accept the conditions of their place of study during the fourth year. Selection of graduate students to either Pullman or Spokane will be made at the time of acceptance to the Graduate School.
NOTE:
Students offered positions in the second-year courses must promptly notify the School of their acceptance of the position or the next alternate will be offered the position.
Students that are admitted must be registered for the fall semester and attend the first day of classes or lose their position.
Pre-Architecture
Students who enter WSU and have an interest in architecture will be assigned an advisor in the School of Architecture and Construction Management. Students interested in architecture should enroll in Arch 101 fall of their freshman year, as this is the first prerequisite in an eight-semester sequence.
Certified Program
The School of Architecture and Construction Management accepts 50-55 students into the second year. WSU students who wish to enroll in second year must submit an application to the School of Architecture and Construction Management during the freshman spring semester. To be considered, a student must have completed at least 26 semester credit hours of architectural program requirements, including the following courses, or their equivalents from other institutions: ARCH 101, 103, 202, ENGLISH 101, HISTORY 105; HISTORY 120 or 121; MATH 171 or PHYSICS 101 or 201; 7-8 credits of UCOREs. A grade of C or better must be achieved in Arch 101 and 103. Selection is based on the student’s GPA in the 26+ semester credit hours of required course work. If students do not complete Arch 101, 103 and 202 at WSU, they will be required to submit visual evidence of their architectural graphic and design work for review by the Admissions Committee. Most of the students will be selected at the end of the WSU spring semester but some positions will be held open until summer for transfer students.
Transfer Students
Students who wish to transfer into the second year must demonstrate equivalent course work from another institution. Transfer students must make application to Washington State University, the School of Architecture and Construction Management, and submit a portfolio of design work (see schedule below). Transfer students will be evaluated based upon grades from coursework that is equivalent to first year requirements at WSU. Portfolios will be judged relative to content that is equated to Architecture 101 and 103.
Application/Portfolio/Notification Deadlines:
May 1 All second-year applications due.
May 1 Portfolios due from applicants who did not complete Arch 101, 103, 202 at WSU.
June 1 Screening complete: Applicants will be classified as accepted or denied. Applicants will be notified by mail in June.
WSU Spokane
The School sends 15 fourth-year and 1/3 of the graduate students to the WSU Spokane urban campus. Students are given the option of selecting either Pullman or Spokane for their fourth year of studies when they apply for certification. In the event that there are not enough requests to fill positions at either location, a selection process will be implemented to fill remaining positions. Second year acceptance letters will notify students as to whether they will spend their fourth year in Pullman or Spokane. Students accepting admission to the second year also accept the conditions of their place of study during the fourth year. Selection of graduate students to either Pullman or Spokane will be made at the time of acceptance to the Graduate School.
NOTE:
Students offered positions in the second-year courses must promptly notify the School of their acceptance of the position or the next alternate will be offered the position.
Students that are admitted must be registered for the fall semester and attend the first day of classes or lose their position.
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| ARCH 201 | 4 |
| ARCH 220 | 3 |
| ARCH 330 | 3 |
| Creative & Professional Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| PHYSICS 101 [PSCI] or 201 [PSCI] | 4 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| ARCH 203 | 4 |
| ARCH 209 | 3 |
| ARCH 324 [M] | 3 |
| Communication [COMM] or Written Communication [WRTG] | 3 |
| Physical Sciences [PSCI] or SCIENCE 102 [SCI]1 | 3 or 4 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| ARCH 301 | 5 |
| ARCH 309 | 3 |
| ARCH 351 | 3 |
| ARCH 353 | 1 |
| ARCH 432 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| ARCH 303 | 5 |
| ARCH 352 | 3 |
| ARCH 354 | 1 |
| ARCH 433 | 3 |
| Biological Sciences [BSCI] or SCIENCE 101 [SCI] | 4 or 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| ARCH 401 | 5 |
| ARCH 409 [M] | 3 |
| ARCH 463 | 3 |
| ARCH 472 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| ARCH 403 | 5 |
| ARCH Emphasis Electives2 | 6 |
| Integrative Capstone [CAPS] | 3 |
Footnotes
| 1 | At least 3 hours of Physical Science [PSCI] in addition to PHYSICS 101 or 201 are required for graduation. |
| 2 | At least 11 hours of any 300-400-level courses from ARCH, I D, LND ARCH, or SDC, not used to fulfill major requirements. |
- Design and Construction
Courses
- Architecture
- Construction Management
- Design
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- School Of Design And Construction
Schedules of Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
- Construction Management Program
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
Minors
- Architectural Studies
- Construction Management
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture Minor
Certificates
- Energy Conscious Construction