BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES

The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies incorporates course work from the School of Architecture with liberal studies for students with interests that fall outside the parameters of the accredited professional degree program. It provides opportunities for students who wish to prepare for graduate study in an accredited architecture program or in an allied discipline, such as architectural history, historic preservation, urban planning, or construction management, as well as serving students who seek opportunities in related fields that may not require the five-year accredited degree.

Students who fail to gain admission to the Bachelor of Architecture degree program may be eligible to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies.

The requirements of this degree follow:

1. Completion of the following 35-hour architectural studies program:

Environmental Design 10
ENVD 1015, 1025

Architectural Design 6
ARCH 2016

Architectural Technology 8
ARCH 2111L, 2113, 2124, or LARC 2714, 3724

Architectural Theory/History 11
ENVD 1211, 1221
ARCH 2233, 2243, 4433
(Students interested in Landscape Architecture can substitute LARC 3413 for ARCH 2233 or ARCH 2243.)

2. Completion of the following 35-hour general education program:

English Composition: 6
ENGL 1013, 1023

American History or Government: 3
HIST 2003 or 2013 or PLCS 2003

Mathematics 3
MATH 2043 or 2053

Laboratory Science 8
PHYS 1044/1040L and PHYS 1054/1050L are recommended.

Fine Arts/Humanities 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. (See University Core Requirements)

Social Science 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 to fulfill
this requirement. (See University Core Requirements)

3. Completion of the following 21-hour basic program in the arts:

Communications 3
COMM 1313

Humanities and Social Sciences 12
WCIV 1003 and 1013, or HIST 1113 and 1123
WLIT 1113 and 3 hours from WLIT 1123; a foreign language literature course; CLST 1003; or CLST 1013. (CLST 1003 or 1013 are recommended for architectural studies students.)

A minimum of six hours in Arts and 6 Science courses numbered above 3000 (not including any courses cross-listed with architecture).

4. Completion of the following foreign language requirement.

Foreign Language (depending 0-12 upon placement) 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:

Professional electives. 12

At least 6 hours in upper-level (3000 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. 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.

8. Completion of the University Junior English requirement, either by course work of 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. 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.

11. Transfer work in which grades of "D" or "F" were earned will not be allowed toward credit for graduation.

Architectural Studies candidates may pursue an academic minor. The minor must be in a field other than the major area, and students must notify the department of their intention to minor. An academic minor ordinarily consists of 15-18 hours. Specific requirements for the minor are given in the section entitled "Majors, Minors, and Courses of Instruction." Although students in Architectural Studies may choose from any recognized minor offered by the University, they are encouraged to consider the following fields:

African American Studies
Anthropology
Art
Art History
Business Administration
Classical Studies
Communication
Computer Sciences
Drama
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
European Studies
Gender Studies
Geography
Gender Studies
History
Latin American Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Although foreign study is not required of candidates for the four-year degree, students in the Architectural Studies curriculum are encouraged to participate in the Department of Architecture's off-campus study programs in Rome and Mexico City. Architectural Studies majors also can take advantage of the community service opportunities offered through the University of Arkansas Community Design Center (UACDC).

To take maximum advantage of the opportunities the four-year degree offers for pre-professional development, cultivation of specialization in and related to the field, and/or preparation for graduate study, each candidate for the Architectural Studies degree will work with a faculty adviser to develop a program of study emphasizing the student's special interests.

Sample Curriculum 1

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (Recommended program for students who declare to major in Architectural Studies by the beginning of the second semester of their second year in the School of Architecture.)

First Year

Fall
5 ENVD 1015, Design I
1 ENVD 1211, Intro to Environmental Design I
3 ENGL 1013, Composition I
3 MATH 2043, Survey of Calculus or MATH 2053, Finite Mathematics
4 PHYS 1044/1040L, Physics for Architects I or PHYS 2013/2010L, College Physics I

16 semester hours

Spring
5 ENVD 1025, Design II
1 ENVD 1221, Intro to Environmental Design II
3 ENGL 1023, Composition II
3 HIST 2003, 2013, or PLSC 2003, American History or Government
4 PHYS 1054/1050L, Physics for Architects II or PHYS 2033/2031L, College Physics II

16 semester hours

Second Year

Fall
6 ARCH 2016, Architectural Design I
3 ARCH 2233, History of Architecture I
3 ARCH 2113, Architectural Technology I
1 ARCH 2111L, Architectural Technology Lab I
3 Social Science Core
16 semester hours

Spring
3 ARCH 2243, History of Architecture II
4 ARCH 2124, Architectural Technology II
3 COMM 1313, Fundamentals of Communication
3 Social Science Core
3 Fine Arts/Humanities Core

16 semester hours

Third Year

Fall
3 ARCH 4433, History of Architecture III
3 WCIV 1003, Western Civilization I or HIST 1113, World Civilization I
3 WLIT 1113, World Literature I
3 Social Science Core
3 Foreign Language

15 semester hours

Spring
3 Fine Arts/Humanities Core
3 WCIV 1013, Western Civilization II or HIST 1123, World Civilization II
3 WLIT 1123, World Literature II; CLST 1003, Intro to Classical Studies: Greece; or CLST 1013, Intro to Classical Studies: Rome
3 Foreign Language
3 Free Elective

15 semester hour

Fourth Year

Fall
3 Foreign Language
3 Upper-level Arts/Science Elective
3 Free Elective
3 Professional Elective
3 Professional Elective

15 semester hours

Spring
3 Upper-level Arts/Science Elective
3 Free Elective
3 Free Elective
3 Professional Elective
3 Professional Elective

15 semester hours

Sample Curriculum 2

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (Recommended program for students who transfer to the Architectural Studies major after completing three years in the professional (5-year) program in Architecture.)

First Year

Fall
5 ENVD 1015, Design I
1 ENVD 1211, Intro to Environmental Design I
3 ENGL 1013, Composition I
3 MATH 2043, Survey of Calculus or MATH 2053, Finite Mathematics
4 PHYS 1044/1040L, Physics for Architects I or PHYS 2013/2010L, College Physics I

16 semester hours

Spring
5 ENVD 1025, Design II
1 ENVD 1221, Intro to Environmental Design II
3 ENGL 1023, Composition I
3 HIST 2003, 2013 or PLSC 2003, American History or Government
4 PHYS 1054/1050L, Physics for Architects, II or PHYS 2033/2031L, College Physics II

16 semester hours

Second Year

Fall
6 ARCH 2016, Architectural Design I
3 ARCH 2233, History of Architecture I
3 ARCH 2113, Architectural Technology I
1 ARCH 2111L, Architectural Technology Lab I
3 Social Science Core

16 semester hours

Spring
6 ARCH 2026, Architectural Design II
3 ARCH 2243, History of Architecture II
4 ARCH 2124, Architectural Technology II
3 Social Science Core

16 semester hours

Third Year

Fall
6 ARCH 3026, Architectural Design III
3 ARCH 4433, History of Architecture III
4 ARCH 3134, Architectural Technology III
3 Fine Arts/Humanities Core

16 semester hours

Spring
6 ARCH 3026, Architectural Design IV
4 ARCH 3134, Architectural Technology IV
3 Social Science Core
3 Fine Arts/Humanities Core

16 semester hours

Suummer
3-6 Foreign Language
3 COMM 1313, Fundamentals of Communication

6-9 semester hours

Fourth Year

Fall
3 Foreign Language
3 Upper-level Arts/Science Elective
3 WCIV 1003, Western Civilization I or HIST 1113, World Civilization I
3 WLIT 1113, World Literature I

12 semester hours

Spring
3 Foreign Language
3 Upper-level Arts/Science Elective
3 WCIV 1013, Western Civilization II or HIST 1123, World Civilization II
3 WLIT 1123, World Literature II; CLST 1003, Intro to Classical Studies: Greece; or CLST 1012, Intro to Classical Studies: Rome

12 semester hours