Architecture & Design Studies (BSADS +)

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The Department of Architecture offers a program of study leading to the five-year Master of Architecture, 1st Professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB). The program places emphasis on student competence in the following program areas: design, inquiry/research, architectural history and theory, sustainability, environmental justice, technical systems, digital technology and professional practice. Study in these areas provides the student with fundamental design and communication skills through critical thinking, conflict resolution, visual literacy, knowledge of forces that shape the built environment and influence societal affairs and the impact of new technologies in an ever- changing world. 

 

Type: BSADS +. 

 

*General Electives (Courses level 000 to 299) 

**Composition or Writing Course (Courses under subject code ENGL or ENGW) 

***Liberal Arts or Studies Elective (Divisional Studies A-D courses) 

****Professional Elective (Courses under subject code ARCH) 

Freshman Fall Semester I

Item #
Title
Credits
English Writing Course  +
3
Elective - Humanities/Social Sciences/African American Studies  +
3
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
16

Spring Semester I

Item #
Title
Credits
English Writing Course  +
3
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
16

Fall Semester II

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
19

Spring Semester II

Item #
Title
Credits
Elective - Humanities/Social Sciences/African American Studies  +
3
Elective - Humanities/Social Sciences/African American Studies  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
18

Fall Semester III

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18

Spring Semester III

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18

Fall Semester IV

Item #
Title
Credits
Professional Elective  +
3
Elective - Humanities/Social Sciences/African American Studies  +
3
Elective - Humanities/Social Sciences/African American Studies  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
18

Spring Semester IV

Item #
Title
Credits
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
18

Fall Semester V

Item #
Title
Credits
Professional Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Spring Semester V

Item #
Title
Credits
Major Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Major Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Total credits:
171

Overview

Program

Architecture

Type

BSADS +