Architecture, BAR

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about University Academic Regulation 3.1.

Minimum Overall Grade Point Average: 2.00
Total Hours: 154

General Education Requirements
All General Education coursework requirements are satisfied upon completion of this degree plan
English Composition
See Academic Regulation 3.5
ENGL 1113Composition I 13
or ENGL 1313 Critical Analysis and Writing I
Select one of the following:3
Composition II
Critical Analysis and Writing II
Technical Writing
American History & Government
Select one of the following:3
Survey of American History
American History to 1865 (H)
American History Since 1865 (DH)
POLS 1113American Government3
Analytical & Quantitative Thought (A)
MATH 2144Calculus I (A) 14
Humanities (H)
ARCH 2003Architecture and Society (HI) 13
or ARCH 2283 History and Theory of Architecture II (H)
Select 3 hours ARCH history designated (H):3
History and Theory of Renaissance and Baroque Architecture (H)
History and Theory of Skyscraper Design (H)
History and Theory of Structures in Architecture (H)
The Ethics of the Built Environment (H)
Any other ARCH (H)
History of Classical Art (H)
History of Italian Renaissance Art (H)
History of Baroque Art (H)
History of American Art (DH)
History of 20th Century Art (HI)
Natural Sciences (N)
Must include one Laboratory Science (L) course4
College Physics I (LN) 1
University Physics I (LN)
Select 3 hours designated (N)3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (S)
Courses designated (S)
Select 3 hours3
Additional General Education
Three Hours additional hours of (A), (H), (N), (S)3
Six Additional Hours of Upper Level Courses Designated (A), (H), (N), or (S)6
Hours Subtotal41
Diversity (D) & International Dimension (I)
May be completed in any part of the degree plan
At least one Diversity (D) course
At least one International Dimension (I) course
College/Departmental Requirements
Architecture
ARCH 1112Introduction to Architecture 12
ARCH 1216Architectural Design Studio I 16
ARCH 2116Architectural Design Studio II 16
ARCH 2216Architectural Design Studio III 16
ARCH 2263Building Systems 13
ARCH 2252Design Communication I: Visual and Graphic Acuity 12
ARCH 2183History and Theory of Architecture I3
ENSC 2113Statics 13
Hours Subtotal31
Major Requirements
Architecture
ARCH 3116Architectural Design Studio IV6
ARCH 3216Architectural Design Studio V6
ARCH 3163Architectural Science I: Thermal Systems and Life Safety for Architects3
ARCH 3262Design Communication II: Advanced Digital Applications2
ARCH 3323Structures: Steel I3
ARCH 3433Architectural Science II: Acoustics, Lighting, and Service Systems3
ARCH 4203Experimental Design Lab3
ARCH 4093Architectural Project Management3
ARCH 4116Design Studio VI6
ARCH 4123Structures: Concrete I3
ARCH 4216Architectural Design Studio VII6
ARCH 4263Architecture Seminar3
ARCH 4374International Field Study (HI)4
ARCH 4991Professional Development for Architects and Architectural Engineers1
ARCH 5016Architectural Design Studio VIII6
ARCH 5193Management of Architectural Practice3
Architecture Electives
Select 12 hours from:12
Special Topics in Architecture
History and Theory of Renaissance and Baroque Architecture (H)
Structures: Analysis I
History and Theory of American Architecture
History and Theory of Medieval Architecture
Advanced Graphics and Theory of Representation
Design and Diversity in Urban Centers of the US
History and Theory of Structures in Architecture (H)
Special Topics in Architecture
History and Theory of Early Modern Architecture
Structures: Foundations for Buildings
History and Theory of Skyscraper Design (H)
History and Theory of Architecture: Cities
Sustainable Design in Architecture
History and Theory of Islamic Architecture
The Ethics of the Built Environment (H)
Computational Foundations
History and Theory of Modern Architecture in Italy
Timber and Masonry Design and Analysis
Real Estate Development
Entrepreneurship and Architecture
Hours Subtotal73
Electives9
Additional ARCH Courses
Introduction to Speech Communication (S)
University Bands I
Symphony Orchestra I
University Choral Ensembles I
Calculus II (A)
Calculus III
Strength of Materials
College Physics II (LN)
University Physics II (LN)
ART 2000 level, approved by ARCH Advisor
Lower division CHIN, LATN, FREN, GRMN, SPAN, JAPN
Upper division AMST, ANTH, ART, CET, CMT, DHM, ECON, EEE, ENGR, ENGL, GEOG, GWST, HIST, HTM, LA, LSB, MC, MKTG, MGMT, PHIL, POLS, REL, SC, SOC and any other upper division course that is approved by the departmental advisor.
Hours Subtotal9
Total Hours154
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Courses that must be completed prior to admission to professional school with a grade of C or better.

Admission to Professional School (required)

  • Refer to the OSU Catalog corresponding to your matriculation date for detailed admissions requirements.

Graduation Requirements

  • A minimum 2.00 Technical GPA. The Technical GPA is calculated from all required courses in the curriculum with a prefix belonging to the degree program, or substitution for these courses.
  • A final grade of ‘C’ or better in all ARCH prefix courses and ARCH course substitutes which are prerequisites to other ARCH courses. A final grade of ‘C’ or better in all non-ARCH prefix courses that are a prerequisite to an ARCH prefix course and ARCH substitutes.

Additional State/OSU Requirements

  • At least: 60 hours at a four-year institution; 30 hours completed at OSU; 15 of the final 30 or 50% of the upper-division hours in the major field completed at OSU.
  • Limit of: one-half of major course requirements as transfer work; one-fourth of hours earned by correspondence; 8 transfer correspondence hours.
  • Students will be held responsible for degree requirements in effect at the time of matriculation and any changes that are made, so long as these changes do not result in semester credit hours being added or do not delay graduation.
  • Degrees that follow this plan must be completed by the end of Summer 2029.