Architectural Studies Major — B.A.
This B.A. degree requires 90 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.
The B.A. in Architectural Studies is a degree that does not qualify students to practice architecture. Students who want to practice architecture and become licensed architects may pursue an NAAB accredited Master of Architecture program after completion of the B.A. in Architectural Studies or the student may submit experience to the New York State Education Department that is acceptable to the New York State Board for Architecture totaling 9 years after completion of the B.A. in Architectural Studies. Graduates of the B.A. in Architectural Studies would most likely need to pursue a 3-3.5 year Master of Architecture program in order to receive a Master of Architecture degree from an NAAB accredited program.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Studies B.A. Major Requirements | 47-49 | |
| Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 1 | 71-73 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | This major is approved to fulfill the Integrative Core Curriculum requirement for the Creative Arts perspective. |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ARTH 11300 | Elements of Architecture | 4 |
| ARTH 11400 | Architecture Across Cultures | 4 |
| ARTH 30100 | Architectural Studio I: Fundamentals of Architectural Design and Drawing | 4 |
| ARTH 30200 | Architectural Studio II: Environmental Design and Digital Representation | 4 |
| ARTH 48000 | Senior Portfolio: Architectural Studies | 1 |
| Select 3-4 credits from the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
ARTH 490xx | Seminar | |
| Honors Independent Study | ||
| Architectural History and Design Courses | ||
| Select twelve (12) credits of 200- or 300-level courses with the attribute ARCH, with at least four (4) credits at the 300 level | 12 | |
| Art History elective | ||
| ARTH xxxxx | Minimum of one 100- or 200-level ARTH course without the attribute Architectural History (ARCH) | 4 |
| Building Sustainable Societies | ||
| Select one course (3-4) credits with the attribute ABSS, Architectural Studies-Building Sustainable Societies, from outside the department. | 3-4 | |
| Art | ||
| ART 11xxx | Any Introduction to Drawing course | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
ART 15xxx | Any Introduction to Sculpture course | |
| Total Credits | 47-49 | |
| 1 | ANTH 490xx Seminar must have an architectural focus; ANTH 49900 must have an architectural topic. |