112 W. Center St., Suite 700
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone (479) 575-4945
Fax (479) 575-7429
112 W. Center St., Suite 700
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone (479) 575-4945
Fax (479) 575-7429
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies Degree Requirements
1. Completion of the following 35-hour architectural studies program:
| Hours | |
| Architectural Design | 14 |
| ARCH 1014, ARCH 1024, ARCH 2016 | |
| Architectural Technology | 8 |
| ARCH 2114, 2124, or LARC 2714, 3724 | |
| History and Theory of Architecture | 13 |
|
ARCH 1212, 1222, ARCH 2233, 2243, 4433 |
2. Completion of the following 35-hour general education program:
| Hours | |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1213, 2033, 2043 or 2053 | |
| Laboratory Science | 8 |
| PHYS 1044/1040L is required; PHYS 1054/1050L is strongly recommended | |
| English | 6 |
|
ENGL 1013, 1023 |
|
| American History or Government | 3 |
| HIST 2003 or 2013 or PLCS 2003 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (three credit hours from each category) | 6 |
| One course must be elected from the fine arts core; one course from the humanities must be selected from PHIL 2003, 2103, 2203, or 3103 | |
| Social Sciences | 9 |
| At least three hours should be taken in anthropology, economics, psychology, or sociology; and with not more than two courses taken from any one department. |
3. Completion of the following 21-hour basic program in the fine arts:
| Hours | |
| Communications | 3 |
| COMM 1313 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 12 |
|
HIST 1003 and 1013, or HIST 1113 and 1123 |
|
| Arts and Sciences | 6 |
|
Courses numbered above 3000. This does not include any courses cross-listed with architecture. |
4. Completion of the following foreign language requirement:
| Hours | |
| Foreign Language (depending upon placement) | 0-12 |
| Students must demonstrate proficiency in a single modern or classic language other than English, usually by completing a sequence of four courses (1003, 1013, 2003, 2013). Students meeting the normal admission standard (two years of one foreign language in high school) may expect to satisfy this requirement with fewer courses, depending upon placement. In cases of unusually thorough preparation, or in the case of international students, exemption may be sought from the Department of Foreign Languages. |
5. Completion of 21 hours of electives:
| Hours | |
| Professional Electives | 12 |
| At least 6 hours in upper-level (300 or above) courses taught in the School of Architecture. The remaining professional elective credits may be additional upper-level courses in the School of Architecture, approved courses in an allied discipline, or courses in another department of the university which contribute to the fulfillment of a recognized minor. | |
| Free electives | 9 |
6. Completion of a minimum of 124 hours with a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average at this institution both in all work attempted and in course work completed in the School of Architecture.
7. Presentation of at least 40 semester hours in courses numbered 3000 or above or courses in the School of Architecture numbered 2000 with specific course pre-requisites.
8. Completion of the University Advanced Composition requirement by course work or exemption by exam
9. Each student graduating in Architectural Studies must write a research/analytical paper in at least one upper-division course in her or his major or minor area
10. Although foreign study in not required of candidates for the four-year degree, students in the Architectural Studies curriculum encouraged to participate in the School of Architecture's off-campus study programs in Rome and Mexico City
11. Course work taken to remove course deficiencies assigned at the time of admission or transfer will not be counted toward the degree. Similarly, courses considered to be remedial or developmental will not count toward the degree.
12. Transfer work in which grades of "D" or "F" were earned will not be allowed toward credit for graduation.