Architecture

Major Requirements

Major: Architecture

Degree Type: B.S.Arch
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 138

University Degree Requirements

  1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
  2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework.  Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
  3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
  4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
  5. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits.  Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
  6. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
  7. 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.

Category C: Communication12
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 Credits39
*

Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.

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.

Architecture Requirements
ANTH 111Introduction to Anthropology (May satisfy general education category B and D)3
ARCH 231Creativity and Communication3
ARCH 232Design Technology3
ARCH 233Math for Designers1
ARCH 271Architectural Design I6
ARCH 272Architectural Design II6
ARCH 321History and Theory of Architecture I (May satisfy general education category A and G)3
ARCH 322History and Theory of Architecture II3
ARCH 323History and Theory of Architecture III3
ARCH 341Site Design for Architects3
ARCH 344Architectural Structures I3
ARCH 351Materials & Construction3
ARCH 371Architectural Design III6
ARCH 372Architectural Design IV6
ARCH 443Architectural Structures II3
ARCH 450Architectural Detailing3
ARCH 453Environmental Control Systems: Passive Principles3
ARCH 454Environmental Control System: Active System3
ARCH 461Urban Design3
ARCH 471Architectural Design V (Capstone)6
ARCH 472Architectural Design VI6
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 101Introduction to Environmental Design (May satisfy a general education category A)3
ENVD 102Drawing Basics for Environmental Designers1
ENVD 104Environmental Design Fundamentals1
ENVD 130Drawing Skills for Environmental Designers3
ENVD 172Environmental Design Fundamentals Studio3
PHYS 120Fundamentals of Physics (May satisfy general education category S)3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology (May satisfy general education category B)3
Elective Requirements
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology (May satisfy general education category B)3
PHIL Elective3
Total Credits105

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.