Degree Requirements
The B.A./B.S. major in Architecture requires the completion of a minimum of 94 credits in addition to the general University requirements for a degree. The required courses are as follows:
Courses
| Arch 100 | Introduction to Architecture | 4 |
| Arch 101 | Introduction to Environmental Design | 4 |
| Arch 120 | Visual Communication 1 | 4 |
| Arch 121 | Visual Communication 2 | 4 |
| Arch 230 | Architecture and Cultural History I | 4 |
| Arch 231 | Architecture and Cultural History II | 4 |
| Arch 232 | Architecture and Cultural History III | 4 |
| Arch 280 | Design Fundamentals Studio 1 | 6 |
| Arch 281 | Design Fundamentals Studio 2 | 6 |
| Arch 360 | Building Tectonics 1 | 4 |
| Arch 361 | Building Tectonics 2 | 4 |
| Arch 362 | Building Tectonics 3 | 4 |
| Arch 380 | Architectural Design Studio 1 | 6 |
| | Arch 381 and/or 382 Arch Design Studio 2 and/or 3 and/or Arch 384, 385 and/or Arch Design Focus Studio 1 and 2 | 12 |
| Arch 46x | Building Tectonics Elective | 4 |
| Arch 480 | Architectural Design Studio 4 | 6 |
| Arch 481 | Architectural Design Studio 5 | 6 |
| Arch 3xx/4xx | Architectural Upper-Division Elective | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 94
Admission to the professional track and junior level Architecture Design Studios (380 sequence) is based on a competitive review of a student’s academic record, a statement of intent, and a portfolio of creative work. All students must obtain an adviser for academic planning of their program of study. At least one of the Architectural upper-division electives must be taken in the ‘Humanities’ subject area (43x numbered classes). Architecture courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling major requirements. All courses used to satisfy the major requirements must be graded C- or higher.
Students receiving a grade of D+, D or D- in any Architectural Design Studio class will not be permitted to progress to the next class in the sequence until a grade of C- or above has been earned in the same class.
The School of Architecture reserves the right to retain for archival or exhibition purposes any student work executed as part of a School of Architecture instructional program. In addition, the School reserves the right to document, reproduce, and publish images of any such student work in PSU publications, printed or electronic, for the purposes of research, publicity, and outreach, giving publication credit to the student.
Owning a laptop computer system will provide critical advantages in your progress through the Architecture program, especially the ability to work in any of our classrooms or studios. Therefore, beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year, all students studying Architecture are required to own a laptop computer that meets minimum system specifications published by the School, including software required for courses in our program. Contact the School office for complete information on our Student Laptop Purchase Program.
Requirements for the major in Architecture with a concentration in architectural project management
This program is currently under revision; contact the School for details. In addition to the general University requirements for a degree, the student who specializes in architectural project management is expected to meet the following requirements:
Courses
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business and World Affairs | 4 |
| BA 205 | Business Communications Using Technology | 4 |
| BA 211 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Stat 243 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics I | 4 |
| Arch 100 | Introduction to Architecture | 4 |
| Arch 201 | Project Management I | 6 |
| Arch 202 | Project Management II | 6 |
| Arch 343 | Project Management III | 6 |
| Arch 344 | Construction Codes and Compliance | 4 |
| Arch 345 | Advanced Construction Projects | 4 |
| Arch 280 | Design Fundamentals Studio 1 | 6 |
| Arch 281 | Design Fundamentals Studio 2 | 6 |
| Arch 340 | The Profession of Architecture | 4 |
| Arch 341 | Developing as a Professional | 4 |
| Arch 360 | Building Tectonics 1 | 4 |
| Arch 361 | Building Tectonics 2 | 4 |
| Arch 425 | Architectural Computer Graphics I | 4 |
| Arch 426 | Architectural Computer Graphics II | 4 |
| Arch 466 | Specifications Interpretation | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 88