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Bachelor of Architecture, B.ARCH.

The five-year professional Bachelor of Architecture degree (B.ARCH.) degree program at Marywood is accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB). Marywood offers advanced standing in their professional Master of Architecture (MARCH) and Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) programs for students with undergraduate degrees in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Architecture, or Construction Management. To become an architect, most states require the completion of a professional, NAAB-accredited degree, as well as Architecture Experience (AXP) hours and Architect Registration Exams (AREs), both administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

The Bachelor of Architecture degree program requires study abroad in the third year at Marywood’s education partner, the International Studies Institute Florence (ISI). Students with extenuating circumstances outlined in the MUSOA Study Abroad Policy may apply for an exemption.

A minimum grade of “C” is required in order to fulfill the University’s requirement of design competency in each of the following studio courses: ARCH 110, ARCH 120, ARCH 210, ARCH 220, ARCH 310, ARCH 320, ARCH 410, ARCH 420, ARCH 450, and ARCH 460.

 

Total of 161 credits required including:

  • Core curriculum*
  • Architecture curriculum
  • General Electives

The Architecture curriculum is scaffolded by four curricular sequences listed below. Please email the MUSOA Director at architecture@marywood.edu for a recommended, semester-by-semester curriculum tracker outlining the five-year program.

B.ARCH. Program Requirements (Five-year professional degree)

Studio Sequence

ARCH 110Foundation Design I

4
ARCH 120Foundation Design II

4
ARCH 210Design Studio III

6
ARCH 220Design Studio IV

6
ARCH 310Design Studio V

6
ARCH 320Design Studio VI

6
ARCH 410Design Studio VII

6
ARCH 420Design Studio VIII

6
ARCH 450Design Studio IX (A)

6
ARCH 460Design Studio X (A)

6

Representation Sequence

IARC 111LHybrid Representation Lab I

2
IARC 121LHybrid Representation Lab II

2
IARC 211LHybrid Representation Lab III

2

Technology Sequence

ARCH 127Building Technologies I

3
ARCH 217Building Technologies II

3
ARCH 227Building Technologies III

3
ARCH 317Building Technologies IV

3
ARCH 417Building Technologies V

3
ARCH 427Building Technologies VI

3
ARCH 457Building Technologies VII

3

History and Theory Sequence

ARCH 128Hist & Thry of Arch & Interior Arch I

3
ARCH 218Hist & Thry of Arch & Interior Arch II

3
ARCH 228Hist & Thry of Arch & Interior Arch III

3

Total Credit Hours: 162

Total Credit Hours: 161

Additional Courses

ARCH 462 (Professional Practice - 3 credits), Program Electives** (15 credits), and General Electives (6 credits).

 

* MATH 160 and PHYS 140 are required to fulfill Math and Physical Science Core requirements for Bachelor of Architecture students. Equivalent or higher courses will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

 

** Program Electives shall be selected from Architecture, Interior Architecture, Construction Management, and other courses approved by the MUSOA Director. Program Electives shall not be otherwise required courses in the Bachelor of Architecture degree program.