Program Overview

Introduction to the School of Architecture

The School of Architecture at Florida Atlantic University offers a comprehensive education in architecture, with a focus on foundation pre-architecture courses and a professional bachelor of architecture program.

Foundational Studies

The Foundation Pre-Architecture program is a limited access program that allows students to complete their general education and pre-architecture courses on the Boca Raton campus. This program typically takes two years to complete and is required for admission to the Professional Bachelor of Architecture program.

Dual Enrollment Option

Students who have not been accepted into the FAU Foundation Pre-Architecture program may consider dual enrollment at a local state college, with the option to transfer into the program during a subsequent application cycle.

Recommended Plan of Study

The recommended plan of study for the Foundation Pre-Architecture program is as follows:

Year 1 (Freshman Level)

• Fall (13 credits)
  • ARC 1301: Architectural Design 1 (4 credits)
  • ARC 2208: Culture & Architecture (3 credits)
  • ENC 1101: College Writing (3 credits)
  • MAC 1105: College Algebra (3 credits)
• Spring (16 credits)
  • ARC 1302: Architectural Design 2 (4 credits)
  • ARC 2461: Materials & Methods 1 (3 credits)
  • ENC 1102: College Writing (3 credits)
  • MAC 2233: Methods of Calculus (3 credits)
  • URP 2051: Designing the City (recommended IFP course) (3 credits)
• Summer (4 credits)
  • PHY 2053: College Physics 1 (4 credits)

Year 2 (Sophomore Level)

• Fall (16 credits)
  • ARC 2303: Architectural Design 3 (4 credits)
  • ARC 2201: Architectural Theory 1 (3 credits)
  • WOH 2012: History of Civilization (recommended IFP course) (3 credits)
  • ARH 2000: Art Appreciation (recommended IFP course) (3 credits)
  • SYG 1000: Sociological Perspectives (recommended IFP course) (3 credits)
• Spring (13 credits)
  • ARC 2304: Architectural Design 4 (4 credits)
  • ARC 2580: Structures 1 (3 credits)
  • GEA 2000: World Geography (recommended IFP course) (3 credits)
  • BSC 1005/CHM 1020C: Life Science + Lab/Contemporary Chemical Issues (recommended IFP courses) (3 credits)

Professional Bachelor of Architecture Program

The Professional Bachelor of Architecture program typically takes three years to complete and is located on the Downtown Fort Lauderdale campus. Students must apply for admission to this program during their second year of the Foundation Pre-Architecture program.

Research Areas

The School of Architecture has several research labs, including:

• Architectural Products Lab
• Creative AI Lab
• Foldable Structures and Materials Lab
• Interactive Machines Lab
• Microbial Assemblies Lab

Facilities

The School of Architecture has several facilities, including:

• School Facilities
• FabLab
• Computing
• Library
• MetroLab
• Institute for Design and Construction

Academic Resources

The School of Architecture offers several academic resources, including:

• Course Schedule
• Undergraduate Catalog
• Professional Associations and Journal Links
• Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards

People

The School of Architecture has a diverse faculty and staff, including:

• Full-Time Faculty
• Emeritus
• Adjunct Faculty
• Staff
• Alumni, with an Architecture Alumni Network.