Advising for students interested in the pre-architectural program is done by select faculty in the School of Art and Design.
This programs prepares students for transfer to an architectural school by building a strong academic foundation.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Pre-Professional Programs department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm
| Total Credits Required | 0 |
| CS 120 Computer Science I [Div V] | 4 |
| EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles | 4 |
| EN 211D Technical and Report Writing [Div I] | 4 |
| MA 115 Precalculus [Div II] | 4 |
| MA 161 Calculus I [Div II] | 4 |
| PH 220 Introductory Physics I [Div II] | 5 |
| PH 221 Introductory Physics II [Div II] | 5 |
| PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with Laboratory [Div II] | 4 |
| DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD | 4 |
| Choose two courses from the following: | 8 |
| AD 116 Sculpture (4 cr.) | |
| AD 111 Human Centered Design: Visualization Techniques (4 cr.) | |
| AD 120 Drawing (4 cr.) | |
| AD 124 Woodworking: Joinery and Design (4 cr.) | |
| AD 211 Human Centered Design: Digital Visualization (4 cr.) | |
| Choose two courses from the following: | 8 |
| AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval (4 cr.) [Div IV] | |
| AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.) [Div IV] | |
| AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [Div IV] | |
| AD 365 History of Modern Design (4 cr.) [Div IV] | |
Beyond the course and distribution requirements specified above, students may freely select other courses to earn a total of 60 minimum (64 recommended) credit hours. Since the emphasis in pre-professional studies is on liberal arts, no more than 3 credits in nonacademic or technical areas can be applied toward the 60-credit requirement.
Bulletin Year:
2016 - 2017 Undergraduate Bulletin
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