Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Admission to Professional Program
Architectural Studies (ARCH) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre-professional coursework and three years of major (professional) coursework. Professional program courses begin in second year fall. Due to the sequential nature of courses, there are no spring admits. To be considered for admission into the ARCH program, a student must have completed the following pre-professional coursework (or their approved equivalents): COM 102 [COMM], ENGLISH 101 [WRTG], FINE ART 101, 201, or 202 [ARTS], HIST 105 [ROOT], PSYCH 105 or SOC 101 [SSCI], and SDC 100, 120, 140, each with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Students not meeting the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. Average enrollment limit in the second year is 45 students. Greater emphasis is given to performance in SDC 100, 120, and 140. Completion of all pre-professional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of the preprofessional courses (or approved equivalents). Emphasis is given to cumulative GPA. A design portfolio may be requested for additional evaluation.
Schedule of Studies
This plan is a suggested path to completion of the architectural studies degree. Students will meet with an advisor each semester to confirm academic schedule and monitor progress towards graduation. If prerequisite MATH courses are part of your plan, it may take longer to gain admission to the major and/or complete your degree. For example, the architectural studies program does not require Math 171; however, the program does require Physics 101 (lecture) and 111 (lab) to fulfill the [PSCI] UCORE requirement. A prerequisite for enrollment in Physics is MATH 108 with a grade of C or better or a minimum ALEKS math placement score 75%. Students in architectural studies are required to complete Physics prior to enrollment in third year courses.
Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses required for the degree (ARCH 201, 203, 209, 210, 215, 301, 303, 309, 351, 352, 401, 403, 451; CST M 201, 202, 332, 333; SDC 100, 120, 140, 250, 300, 350).
Recommended courses, supportive electives, minors and certificate programs
- CST M 102: Intro to the Built Environment (recommended)
- SDC 101: New Student Seminar in the School of Design and Construction (recommended)
- Supportive electives (list provided each semester/work with advisor)
- Construction Management, Interior Design, Exhibition Studies (minors)
- Energy Conscious Construction, Eco Arts and Public Engagement (certificates)
Catalog
Course descriptions and more information in the WSU Catalog.
ACADEMIC REGULATION 108: The student has the ultimate responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements.