May 18, 2025  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Architecture, B.Arch.


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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design  > Architecture, B.A. Arch

The program for the Bachelor of Architecture degree (first professional degree) is a five-year curriculum of at least 160 semester hours. The focus of the curriculum is preparation for professional practice in architecture and emphasizes sustainability, critical thinking, research and technology. The curriculum is divided into four segments: Foundation; Intermediate; Comprehensive Design; and Professional.

The curriculum includes at least 100 semester hours of architecture courses, 61 of which are advanced (3000 level or higher), the university required core courses, 1 approved general elective, and 15 semester hours of general elective courses.

Foundation


 

Intermediate


 

Total 16


 

Fall Semester


 

Total 17


 

Spring Semester


 

Total 17


 

Comprehensive Design


 

Fall Semester


 

Total 14


Professional


 

Spring Semester


 

Total 15


Fall Semester


 

Total 14


 

Spring Semester


 

Total 17


 

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