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Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Architectural Studies 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 Studies Track
Students in the B.S. Arch program have the option to choose one of two tracks with different course requirements. 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.
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.
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.
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Complete 27 credits specific to Architectural Studies ONLY
- Take 15 hours of Architecture electives (prefix ARCH)
- Take 12 hours of CAP electives (may be any prefix used in the College of Architecture and Planning)
Note: Any of the specific courses listed in the Architectural Design track may be taken and will count as ARCH electives.
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 six 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.
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
Kyle Danforth
Senior Academic Advisor for Graduate Architecture
- Administration and Instruction Services (CAP)
Kyle Danforth began his career in higher education in 2005 and has served in a variety of roles dealing with experiential education, international student and scholar services, and most recently academic advising. Kyle is an ardent supporter of accessible education and finds purpose in supporting the unique goals of every student in the college.