Program Overview

University of Missouri Program Details

The University of Missouri offers over 300 degree programs, providing a wide range of options for students. One of the programs offered is the Architectural Studies program.

Program Description

The Architectural Studies program promotes connections between people and place, interior design and architecture, with the intention of preparing graduates to become lifelong designers of the built environment. Students in this program conduct systematic inquiry into the design process, sustainable products and practices, the interaction between people and the built environment, and digital technologies. The program highlights research as it advances the interdisciplinary interaction between interior design, architecture, the human sciences, and aesthetics to improve quality of life for the public good. Following every year, students must submit a portfolio of their work for continuing through the professional phase of the program.

Emphasis Areas

The program has the following emphasis areas:

• Architectural Studies, BS
• Design Studies, BS
• Interior Design, BS

Common Career Paths

Graduates of this major can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Architects
• Architectural & Civil Drafters
• Architectural and Engineering Managers
• Construction and Building Inspectors
• Construction Managers
• Curators
• Interior Designers
• Museum Technicians and Conservators
• Residential Advisors
• Set and Exhibit Designers

Program Categories

The program is part of the following categories:

• Computing, Engineering, Math, and Applied Science
• Creative, Design, and Performing Arts
• Culture and Society
• Social and Behavioral