Architecture
Major Requirements
Major: Architecture
Degree Type: B.S.Arch
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 136
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning † | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology † | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts † | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences † | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness † | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity *† | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.
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General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Requirements | ||
| ANTH 111 | Introduction to Anthropology (May satisfy general education category B and D) | 3 |
| ARCH 231 | Creativity and Communication | 3 |
| ARCH 232 | Design Technology | 3 |
| ARCH 233 | Math for Designers | 1 |
| ARCH 271 | Architectural Design I | 6 |
| ARCH 272 | Architectural Design II | 6 |
| ARCH 321 | History and Theory of Architecture I (May satisfy general education category A and G) | 3 |
| ARCH 322 | History and Theory of Architecture II | 3 |
| ARCH 323 | History and Theory of Architecture III | 3 |
| ARCH 341 | Site Design for Architects | 3 |
| ARCH 344 | Architectural Structures I | 3 |
| ARCH 351 | Materials & Construction | 3 |
| ARCH 371 | Architectural Design III | 6 |
| ARCH 372 | Architectural Design IV | 6 |
| ARCH 443 | Architectural Structures II | 3 |
| ARCH 450 | Architectural Detailing | 3 |
| ARCH 453 | Environmental Control Systems: Passive Principles | 3 |
| ARCH 454 | Environmental Control System: Active System | 3 |
| ARCH 461 | Urban Design | 3 |
| ARCH 471 | Architectural Design V (Capstone) | 6 |
| ARCH 472 | Architectural Design VI | 6 |
| or ARCH 474 | International Design Studio | |
| Select one Upper Division Writing English from the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Writing | ||
| Writing in the Design Professions | ||
| Visual Culture and Language | ||
| ENVD 101 | Introduction to Environmental Design (May satisfy a general education category A) | 3 |
| ENVD 102 | Drawing Basics for Environmental Designers | 1 |
| ENVD 104 | Environmental Design Fundamentals | 1 |
| ENVD 130 | Drawing Skills for Environmental Designers | 3 |
| ENVD 172 | Environmental Design Fundamentals Studio | 3 |
| PHYS 120 | Fundamentals of Physics (May satisfy general education category S) | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology (May satisfy general education category B) | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology (May satisfy general education category B) | 3 |
| PHIL Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 105 | |
Degree Requirements and Notes
- A grade of C or higher is required in all courses with an ARCH and ENVD prefix.
- If a student receives a grade of “D” or “F” in studio, he/she will be required to repeat the studio class the following year, before advancing to the next studio course.