Architectural Studies, B.A.
This B.A. degree is a studio-oriented design program. Students focusing on Architecture will develop expertise in the creation of built structures and environments for public audiences. The curriculum includes a concentration in this design discipline and a broad foundation in the liberal arts, studio arts, and art history. Emphasis is on creative problem-solving, design competence and technical skills. The program of study also develops skills in critical thinking, and oral and written communications. The design of meaningful buildings and places in major metropolitan areas will be a focus of the program. International travel is a required component.
Students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA in major requirements to continue in the program and to receive the BA degree.
General Education 41-42
Foundation Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: Requires a grade of C or better.
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 28-29
Humanities 9
ENG 2403: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Select Two GE Approved courses from two areas below:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Sciences 9
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Select Two GE Approved courses from two areas below:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or ES 1010 World Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 10 or 11
Select a Math or a Computer Science course from the following:
Select Two GE Approved Science courses from two areas below: One course must be a Lab Science
| Biology | 3-4 |
| Chemistry or Physics | 3-4 |
| Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Forensic Sciences or Sustainability Sciences | 3-4 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Major Required Courses 93
Major Required Courses 93
| ARCH 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| ARCH 1101 | STUDIO I: URBANISM AND ARCHITECTURE | 4 |
| ARCH 1102 | STUDIO 2: CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURE | 4 |
| ARCH 2103 | STUDIO 3: LANDSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURE | 4 |
| ARCH 2104 | STUDIO 4: URBAN BUILDING | 6 |
| ARCH 3105 | STUDIO 5: COMPLEX PROGRAM I | 6 |
| ARCH 3106 | STUDIO 6: TRAVEL: ROME AND UNION | 6 |
| ARCH 4107 | STUDIO 7: URBAN DESIGN, PLANNING, HOUSING | 6 |
| ARCH 4108 | STUDIO 8: OPTIONAL STUDIO: INDIVIDUAL TOPICS | 6 |
| ARCH 1301 | REPRESENTATION I: HAND SKILLS | 3 |
| ARCH 1302 | REPRESENTATION 2: HAND SKILLS | 3 |
| ARCH 2303 | REPRESENTATION 3: HAND AND DIGITAL SKILLS | 3 |
| ARCH 2304 | REPRESENTATION 4: HAND AND DIGITAL SKILLS | 3 |
| ARCH 1601 | THEORY - ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE I: AN INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| ARCH 1602 | THEORY-ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE II: AN INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| ARCH 2603 | THEORY - ECOLOGY, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ETHICS OF ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| ARCH 3401 | STRUCTURES I | 3 |
| ARCH 4402 | STRUCTURES II | 3 |
| ARCH 4403 | BUILDING SYSTEMS I | 3 |
| ARCH 1201 | ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 2203 | HISTORY 3: 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| ARCH 2204 | HISTORY 4: 18TH & 19TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| ARCH 3205 | HISTORY 5: CLASSICAL AND RATIONAL ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| ARCH 3206 | HISTORY 6: RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| ARCH 4207 | HISTORY 7: URBAN AND LANDSCAPE FORMS | 3 |
Major Capstone Course 3
Optional Internship Courses 1-3
ARCH 3171, ARCH 3172 or ARCH 3173 (Optional) Architectural Internship course (1-3 credits)
Optional Research Course 1-2
ARCH 1996 (Optional) Research Methods (1-2 credits). This course can be taken up to two times.
Total Credit Hours: 137-138