Architecture, BS
The Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, (pre-professional program) provides the common foundation for studies in architecture. It is intended to deliver the basic knowledge for the preparation of an educated practitioner and to lead to professional studies at the graduate level.
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree has two concentrations; Program A, the professional concentration, which upon successful completion, leads directly to enrollment in the Master of Architecture professional degree. Program B, the non-professional concentration, provides a basic education in architecture with the opportunity to study a broad range of elective opportunities. Both tracks consist of 132 credit hours of undergraduate courses.
Degree Program Requirements
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Core Curriculum 42 Credit Hours | ||
| Communication | 6 | |
| Freshman Composition I | ||
| Technical and Business Writing | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Trigonometry | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Physical Science I | ||
| Physical Science II | ||
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 3 | |
| Architectural History I | ||
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Architectural Design I | ||
| American History | 6 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| Government/Political Science | 6 | |
| American Government | ||
| Texas Government | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Economics in a Global Society | ||
| Component Area Option One | 3 | |
| Financial Planning from a Global Perspective | ||
| Component Area Option Two | 3 | |
| Multimedia Digital Application | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ARCH 1307 | Visual Communications | 3 |
| ARCH 1626 | Architectural Design II | 6 |
| ARCH 1315 | Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| ARCH 1302 | History of Architecture II | 3 |
| ARCH 2603 | Architecture Design III | 6 |
| ARCH 2604 | Architecture Design IV | 6 |
| ARCH 2312 | Architectural Technology | 3 |
| ARCH 3625 | Architecture Design V | 6 |
| ARCH 3626 | Architecture Design VI | 6 |
| ARCH 3328 | Materials and Methods | 3 |
| ARCH 3329 | Structural Systems I | 3 |
| ARCH 3345 | Environmental Systems | 3 |
| ARCH 3346 | Sustainable Building | 3 |
| ARCH 4343 | Structural Systems II | 3 |
| ARCH 4344 | CAD Construction Documents and Codes | 3 |
| ARCH 4359 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| Concentration (Select one from below) | 27 | |
| Professional Track Concentration take the following courses: | ||
| Architecture Design VII | ||
| Architecture Design VIII | ||
Architecture Electives (Take 6 hours of ARCH Electives) | ||
Non-Architecture Electives ( Take 9 hours of electives in any area) | ||
| Non-Professional Track Concentration | ||
Electives (Take 27 hours of electives) | ||
| Total Hours | 132 | |