If you have a passion for space and environments and how people engage with them, architecture is a great field to study. This program in architectural studies can provide the skills and knowledge you need so you can pursue your dream of becoming an architect.
Architects design buildings and environments that are useful, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing. This implies an understanding of people's needs, the science and technology of building and the concepts of aesthetics.
The faculty in The Design School offer a BSD program in architectural studies. In addition to developing knowledge and skills in architectural thinking, building technology, history and theory and professional practice, students are encouraged to select electives from a broad range of approved courses within the institute and across the university. These electives may be selected to devise a minor, to further professional study or to enrich the student's academic experience in some other fashion.
This is an eight-semester program requiring sequential completion of studio coursework or approved equivalent at any point of entry.
At A Glance
Architectural Studies, BSD
- Offered by: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- First Required Math Course: MAT 170 - Precalculus
- Math Intensity: Moderate
Plan of study
The Plan of study is the required curriculum to complete the program.
Application requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements:
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Career outlook
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program are prepared for graduate school as well as a range of design-related careers. Those who wish to become licensed can complete their professional studies by attending an accredited professional master's degree. The Design School offers a two-year professional MArch for graduates of the undergraduate program.
Example careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 0.8% | $82,320 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 5.1% | $90,880 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 0.5% | $62,100 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | -2.5% | $57,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2.6% | $149,530 |
| Historians | 2.6% | $63,100 |
| Landscape Architects | -2.4% | $70,630 |
| Mechanical Drafters | -8.3% | $58,270 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 1.3% | $103,380 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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