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Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Architectural Design Track
120 Credit Hour Course Curriculum
All students are enrolled in the Architectural Studies track when declaring the B.S. Arch major. Before the final two semesters in the program, students must choose to either stay in the Architectural Studies track or opt-in to the Architectural Design track instead.
Prior to selecting a track, students should meet with an academic advisor to discuss the impact each track could have on their intended career path after graduation.
| Course # | Course Title |
| ARCH 1711 | Architectural Visualization I |
| ARCH 1721 | Architectural Visualization II |
| Take all of the following Design Studies courses in the order indicated | |
| ARCH 2111 | Design Studio I (co-rec or pre-rec ARCH 1711) |
| ARCH 2121 | Design Studio II (co-rec or pre-rec ARCH 1721 and ARCH 1711) |
| ARCH 3111 | Design Studio III (pre-rec ARCH 2121) |
| ARCH 3121 | Design Studio IV (pre-rec ARCH 3111) |
| Take all of the following Cultural Studies courses in the order indicated | |
| ARCH 1110 | Introduction to Architecture |
| ARCH 2230 | Architectural History I |
| ARCH 3230 | Architectural History II |
| Take both of the following Technical Studies courses | |
| ARCH 3130 | Construction Practices: Material and Structural Systems |
| ARCH 3430 | Construction Practices: Building Envelope |
| Take one of the following Math courses/sets | |
| MATH 1110 & MA 1120 | College Algebra, College Trigonometry |
| or one of the following | |
| MATH 1130 | Precalculus Mathematics |
| MATH 1401 | Calculus I |
| MATH 2411 | Calculus II |
| MATH 2421 | Calculus III |
| Note: also applies to the CORE Math requirement | |
| Take both of the following Physics courses | |
| PHYS 2010 | College Physics I |
| PHYS 2030 | College Physics Lab I |
Architectural Design Track
Each track has 27 credits of specified course work to complete the degree. The Architectural Studies track allows more flexibility in course selection; the Architectural Design sub-plan is more structured.
Students must earn at least a C- grade in required architecture and math courses. Architecture and math courses must be repeated if the student earns less than a C- grade.
Complete 27 credits specific to Architectural Design ONLY
Take both of the following additional Design Studies courses
- ARCH 4111 - Design Studio V (pre-rec ARCH 3121)
- ARCH 4121 - Design Studio VI (pre-rec ARCH 4121)
Take the additional required elective
- ARCH 36xx - any History/Cultural Architecture elective
Take both of the following additional Technical Studies courses
- ARCH 3330 - Building Systems I
- ARCH 3340 - Theory of Structures I
Take 6 hours of CAP electives (any prefix used in the College of Architecture and Planning)
Note: Additional general elective hours may be needed to reach the required 120 hours for the B.S. Arch degree.
Note: Required math and physics courses may apply toward general electives if not already applied toward core math or biological and physical sciences requirements.
Connect With an Advisor
Krista Busch
(she/her/hers)
Principal Undergraduate Academic Advisor and Student Success Specialist
- Administration and Instruction Services (CAP)
Specialist for CAP and advises students in CAP undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree, as well the Interior Design and Landscape Architecture minors. Krista has worked at CAP since 2010.
Krista grew up in Iowa and attended the University of Iowa, where she earned two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Student Development in Post-Secondary Education. Krista is passionate about helping students to navigate their educational journey in pursuit of their goals and dreams.
In her spare time, Krista enjoys spending time with her family, reading, playing the piano, and going on outdoor adventures (hiking, camping, boating) in beautiful Colorado!