Program Overview
The Pre-Architecture Program at Eastern Michigan University prepares students for transfer to architecture programs at other universities. The program includes courses in architecture, drafting, digital media arts, and general education. Upon completion, students are prepared for careers in the architecture field.
Program Outline
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Program Content and Structure:
The Pre-Architecture Program at Eastern Michigan University is designed for students who wish to transfer to an architecture program at another university. Students are typically expected to transfer after a maximum of two years. The program includes the following recommended courses:
- Architecture/Drafting or Art Courses: (6 hours)
- AD 123 Foundations Drawing I (3 hours)
- AD 122 Three-Dimensional Design (3 hours)
- IDES 110 Interior Design Studio I (Architectural Drafting) (3 hours)
- IDES 120 Interior Design Studio II (Sketching Interiors/Perspective Drawing) (3 hours)
- Digital Media Arts:
- IDE 123 Computers for Interior Design I (3 hours)
- General Education Courses:
- CHEM 117 Fundamentals of Chemistry-Lecture [GEKN] (3 hours)
- CHEM 118 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory [GEKN] (1 hour)
- COMM 124 Foundations of Speech Communication [GEEC] (3 hours)
- ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics [GEQR or GEKS] (3 hours)
- ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics [GEQR or GEKS] (3 hours)
- HIST 123 The United States to 1877 [GEKS] (3 hours)
- MATH 120 Calculus I [GEQR] (4 hours)
- MATH 121 Calculus II (4 hours)
- PHIL 130 Introduction to Logic (3 hours)
- PHY 223 Mechanics and Sound [GEKN] (5 hours)
- PHY 224 Electricity and Light (5 hours)
- Two Literature Courses (6 hours)
- One course from the following:
- PLSC 112 American Government [GEKS] (3 hours)
- PLSC 113 American Government Honors [GEKS] (3 hours)
- Recommended Elective Courses: (3 hours)
Careers:
This program is designed to prepare students for admission to an architecture program at another university. Upon completion of the program, students should be prepared for a variety of careers in the architecture field.
