Program Overview

Pre-Architecture Program

Overview

The Pre-Architecture Program introduces students to the forms, history, and functions of architecture, as well as to the studio skills relevant to its practice. This program is designed to provide a background for undergraduate students who plan to continue architectural studies at the graduate level, as well as for those interested in the study of architecture as part of a liberal or technical education.

Program Requirements

The Pre-Architecture Program is available only as a second major for a BA degree; as a secondary major for a student completing a BS degree; or as the sole major for a BA degree if a student is also completing a BS degree. All students must meet the general requirements for bachelor's degrees and the Unified General Education Requirements.

To declare a pre-architecture major, students should have declared a first major and have sophomore or junior standing. Up to 6 credit hours in general education requirements and elective courses taken by students for their first major may be applied to their pre-architecture major.

The major consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours, 15 of which are in required courses and the remainder of which are approved elective courses. Detailed information about approved electives is available in the departmental office.

Course List

• Required Courses:
  • ARTH 101: Art History I (3 credit hours)
  • ARTH 102: Art History II (3 credit hours)
  • ARTS 106: Creative Drawing I (3 credit hours)
  • ARTS 302: Architecture and City Design I (3 credit hours)
  • ARTS 303: Architecture and City Design II (3 credit hours)
• Choose two of the following:
  • ARTS 101: Design and Color I
  • ARTS 201: Design and Color II
  • ARTS 206: Creative Drawing II
  • ARTS 220: Black & White Darkroom Photography I
  • ARTS 304: Architecture and City Design III
  • THTR 223: Scenic Design
  • THTR 224: Lighting Design
• Choose one of the following:
  • MATH 125: Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sciences I
  • MATH 126: Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sciences II
  • PHYS 115: Introductory Physics I
  • PHYS 116: Introductory Physics II
  • PHYS 121: General Physics I - Mechanics
  • PHYS 122: General Physics II - Electricity and Magnetism
• Art History Courses (6 credit hours)
• Total Credit Hours: 30

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Accelerated Master's Programs

Undergraduate students may participate in accelerated programs toward graduate or professional degrees. For more information and details of the policies and procedures related to accelerated studies, please visit the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.