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course requirements for bachelor of science in architecture

Undergraduate Catalog

Total: 138 hours, of which at least 36 hours must be 3000/4000 level courses plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA), ROTC, or marching band as required.

Architecture (64 hours)
1301, 1302, 1241, 1242, 2303, 2304, 2551, 2552, 3323, 3324, 3331, 3337, 3343, 3553, 3554, 4321, 4556, 4557

English (6 hours)
Six hours of composition

Literature (3 hours)
Three hours of English or foreign language literature or other approved substitute above the freshman level

Liberal Arts Elective(3 hours)
Three hours of literature, or social and cultural studies, or fine arts or philosophy, or technical writing above the freshman level

Political Science (6 hours)
Six hours covering US and Texas constitutions

History (6 hours)
Six hours of American history or three hours of American and three hours of Texas history

Mathematics (6 hours)
1324, 1325, or substitute advanced mathematics. (No credit will be given for additional courses in the 1000 level.)

Science (8 hours)
PHYS 1441, 1442

Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
Three hours of designated courses in social or cultural anthropology, archaeology, social/political cultural geography, economics, sociology, classical studies, or linguistics

University Electives (6 hours)
Six hours selected from University course offerings outside the School of Architecture and approved by the academic advisor

Advanced Electives (27 hours)
27 hours to include three hours of advanced architectural history, three hours of advanced architectural theory, and three hours of an advanced School of Architecture elective. The remaining 15 hours must be advanced and selected by the student with the advice, counsel, and approval of the designated Undergraduate Advisor for the option

Total: 138 hours
Note: At least 36 hours must be 3000/4000 level, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA), ROTC, or marching band as required.