Architecture Major
Major Requirements
Degree Type: B.S.Arch. Minimum Credits Required: 138
University Degree Requirements
For complete details on these and other university degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section in the University Catalog.
- Minimum of 120 semester credits (some programs may exceed this minimum).
- Complete the University General Education requirements.
- Minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- Minimum of 30 credits in resident at NDSU.
- Minimum of 36 upper level credits (courses numbered 300 or higher).
- Students with transfer credit must meet the NDSU 30 credits in residence (#4). Of these 30 credits in residence, a minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 credits must be in the student's declared major curricula.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses along with the administrative policies governing the requirement and the categories is available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| 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 | ||
| Category L: Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Requirements | ||
| ANTH 111 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ARCH 231 | Creativity and Communication | 3 |
| ARCH 232 | Design Technology | 3 |
| ARCH 271 | Architectural Design I | 6 |
| ARCH 272 | Architectural Design II | 6 |
| ARCH 321 | History and Theory of Architecture I | 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 444 | Advanced Systems and Environment | 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 | 6 |
| or ARCH 474 | International Design Studio | |
| ARCH 472 | Architectural Design VI (Capstone) | 6 |
| 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 | 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 | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PHIL Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 104 | |
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.