Program Overview

University Catalog

The university catalog provides information on various programs of study, including undergraduate and graduate programs.

Programs of Study

The university offers a range of programs, including:

• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Certificate programs

Undergraduate Program Curriculum

The undergraduate program curriculum includes:

• General education requirements
• Major requirements
• Elective requirements

Architecture

The Architecture program is a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch) degree.

Major Requirements

The major requirements for the Architecture program include:

• University degree requirements
• University general education requirements
• Architecture requirements

University Degree Requirements

The university degree requirements include:

1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework.
3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
5. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
6. Transfer Students: Must earn a minimum of 60 credits from a baccalaureate-degree granting or professional institution.
   1. Of these 60, at least 36 must be NDSU resident credits as defined in #7.
   2. Within the 36 resident credits, a minimum of 15 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher and 15 credits in the major field of study.
7. At least 36 credits must be NDSU resident credits.

University General Education Requirements

The university general education requirements include:

• Communication (C): 12 credits
  • ENGL 110: College Composition I
  • ENGL 120: College Composition II
  • COMM 110: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
  • Upper Division Writing
• Quantitative Reasoning (R): 3 credits
• Science and Technology (S): 10 credits
• Humanities and Fine Arts (A): 6 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (B): 6 credits
• Wellness (W): 2 credits
• Cultural Diversity (D)
• Global Perspectives (G)
• Total Credits: 39

Architecture Requirements

The architecture requirements include:

• ANTH 111: Introduction to Anthropology
• ARCH 231: Creativity and Communication
• ARCH 232: Design Technology
• ARCH 233: Math for Designers
• ARCH 271: Architectural Design I
• ARCH 272: Architectural Design II
• ARCH 321: History and Theory of Architecture I
• ARCH 322: History and Theory of Architecture II
• ARCH 323: History and Theory of Architecture III
• ARCH 341: Site Design for Architects
• ARCH 344: Architectural Structures I
• ARCH 351: Materials & Construction
• ARCH 371: Architectural Design III
• ARCH 372: Architectural Design IV
• ARCH 443: Architectural Structures II
• ARCH 450: Architectural Detailing
• ARCH 453: Environmental Control Systems: Passive Principles
• ARCH 454: Environmental Control System: Active System
• ARCH 461: Urban Design
• ARCH 471: Architectural Design V (Capstone)
• ARCH 472: Architectural Design VI
• or ARCH 474: International Design Studio
• Select one Upper Division Writing English from the following:
  • ENGL 320: Business and Professional Writing
  • ENGL 326: Writing in the Design Professions
  • ENGL 357: Visual Culture and Language
• ENVD 101: Introduction to Environmental Design
• ENVD 102: Drawing Basics for Environmental Designers
• ENVD 104: Environmental Design Fundamentals
• ENVD 130: Drawing Skills for Environmental Designers
• ENVD 172: Environmental Design Fundamentals Studio
• PHYS 120: Fundamentals of Physics
• PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology
• Elective Requirements:
  • SOC 110: Introduction to Sociology
  • PHIL Elective
• Total Credits: 105

Degree Requirements and Notes

• A grade of C or higher is required in all courses with an ARCH and ENVD prefix.
• If a student receives a grade of "D" or "F" in studio, he/she will be required to repeat the studio class the following year, before advancing to the next studio course.