Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (B.S.A.S.) degree is a four-year pre-professional program that offers a broad-based education in architecture fundamentals. It is divided into pre-architecture (years one and two--lower division) and architecture (years three and four--upper division). Students may be admitted as freshmen or transfer students from a 2-year program.
Qualified B.S.A.S. graduates are eligible for admission into one of the professional architecture programs (B.Arch. or M.Arch.), or the Master of Science in Architecture--Facilities Management offered at FAMU; or they may choose to enter the building industry as employees of architects or a variety of other fields such as urban design, environmental law, planning, or real estate development.
Application and Admission Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is a limited-access program. Minimum admission requirements for freshmen & transfer students with less than 60 hours--3.0/4.0 high school GPA; SAT (Reading: 27, Math: 26, Writing & Language: 27). ACT (English: 19, Reading: 22, Math: 22). For transfer students with 60 hours, a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA is required. International TOEFL score (computer-based 173, Internet-based 80) or IELTS 7. The university admits qualified applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies program.
Curriculum
LOWER DIVISION - PREARCHITECTURE (70100)
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FALL |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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ARC 1003 |
Orientation to Architecture |
1 |
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ARC 1112 |
Architecture Drawing Methods |
1 |
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ARC 1301 |
Architectural Design 1 |
4 |
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ENC 1101 |
Freshman Communication Skills I |
3 |
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MAC State Core |
3 |
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African American History Elective |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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SPRING |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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ARC 1160 |
Computer Applications in Architecture 1 |
1 |
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ARC 1302 |
Architectural Design 2 |
4 |
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ENC 1102 |
Freshman Communication Skills II |
3 |
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MAC 1147 |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
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Humanities Elective (State Core) |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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Year Total: 30 |
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FALL |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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ARC 2161 |
Computer Applications in Architecture 2 |
1 |
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ARC 2201 |
Theory in Architecture 1 |
3 |
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ARC 2303 |
Architectural Design 3 |
5 |
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ARC 2470 |
Introduction to Technology of Architecture |
3 |
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PHY 2053 |
College Physics I (State Core) |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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SPRING |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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ARC 2162 |
Computer Applications in Architecture 3 |
1 |
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ARC 2304 |
Architectural Design 4 |
5 |
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ARC 2501 |
Architectural Structures 1 |
3 |
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ARC 2701 |
Architectural History 1 |
3 |
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Natural Science Elective |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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Year Total: 30 |
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The Division of Architecture is a Specialized Admission Program (space is limited). Not everyone meeting minimum requirements will be able to enroll in Upper Division. Admission requirements include 1). Complete the SAET Application for Upper Division Status; 2). Completion of all courses above with a “C” or better grade; 3). Minimum 2.5/4.0 ARC and Overall GPA; and 4). If not a FAMU student, apply for admission via the FAMU Office of Admissions.
UPPER DIVISION - ARCHITECTURE (71101)
FALL |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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ARC 2702 |
Architectural History 2 |
3 |
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ARC 3324 |
Architectural Design 5 |
6 |
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ARC 3351 |
Architectural Structures 2 |
3 |
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Social Science (FL Civic Literacy) |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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SPRING |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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ARC 3325 |
Architectural Design 6 |
6 |
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ARC 3463 |
Materials & Methods of Construction |
3 |
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ARC 3703 |
Architectural History 3 |
3 |
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ARC 4220 |
Theory in Architecture 2 |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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Year Total: 30 |
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FALL |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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ARC 4341 |
Architectural Design 7 |
6 |
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ARC 4610 |
Environmental Systems in Arch. |
3 |
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ARC Elective |
3 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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SPRING |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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ARC 4342 |
Architectural Design 8 |
6 |
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University Specified Elective |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
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Non-ARC Elective |
3 |
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Semester Total: 15 |
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Year Total: 30 |
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Curriculum Total: 120
ARC 1274 Introduction to Facility Management 3
ARC 1301 Architectural Design 1 4
ARC 1302 Architectural Design 2 4
ARC 2470 Intro to Technology of Architecture 3
ARC 2701 Architectural History 1 3
If you have questions, please contact the SAET at:
P: (850) 599-3244
F: (850) 599-3436
E: SAETinfo@famu.edu