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Gain the skills to design and build with confidence. Our program offers hands-on experience, advanced technology, and the chance to study architecture in Italy. With a broad range of skills and basic data relevant to the building process, the program combines philosophic and artistic perspective of building design with an applied technical knowledge of construction systems and materials. 

2 Years Associate of Applied Science
4 Years Bachelor of Science

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 and 4 years

Method of Delivery:

On-Campus

Department:

Architecture and Design

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

ARCH1184 -  Design Fundamentals 1

ARCH2014 -  Computer Visualization

ARCH3014 -  Construction Technology 1

FNAT1303 -  Architectural History I

Admissions Requirements

Entrance Requirements

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2

Recommended: Physics

REQUIRED COURSE PREREQUISITES

If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.

If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.

Entrance Requirements/recommendations

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2

Recommended: Pre-calculus, Physics

Required Course Prerequisites

If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.

If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.

SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

Begin with the two-year AAS to master design fundamentals, construction systems, and materials, preparing for entry-level work or continued study. Advance with the four-year BS, where an extended studio sequence deepens technical expertise and holistic understanding of the built environment, aligned with NAAB standards and pathways to professional architecture.

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