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Type Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive 

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type
 Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (85 credits)  Courses count in major GPA 
Type Course Title Credits
  AED 10001 Design Thinking I 2
    10002 Design Thinking II 2
    10101 Design Foundations Studio I 3
    10102 Design Foundations Studio II 3
  ARCH 10111 History of Architecture I 3
    20101 Second Year Design Studio I 3
    20102 Second Year Design Studio II 3
    20112 History of Architecture II 3
    20113 History of Architecture III 3
    20201 Beyond Western Architecture 3
    20301 Introduction to Building Structures 3
    20601 Computer Applications in Architecture I 2
    20602 Computer Applications in Architecture II 1
 WIC   30001 Site Design 1 1
    30002 Urban Design 2 1
    30101 Third Year Design Studio I 5
 ELR   30102 Third Year Design Studio II 3 5
    30301  Structural Systems I 3
    30401 Methods and Materials I 3
    30501 Environmental Technology I 3
WIC   40001 Sustainable Design I 1 1
    40002 Systems Design 1
    40101 Fourth Year Design Studio I 5
    40102 Fourth Year Design Studio II 5
    40302 Structural Systems II 3
    40402 Methods and Materials II 3
    40502 Environmental Technology II 3
    Architecture Electives (upper-division) 9
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (45 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KMC MATH 12001
12011		 Algebra and Trigonometry (5)
or Calculus with Precalculus I (3)		 3-5
KAD   12002
12012		 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
or Calculus with Precalculus II (3)		 3-5
KBS PHY 13001 General College Physics I 4 4
KBS   13012 College Physics II 4 2
KBS   13021 General College Physics Laboratory I 1
  Kent Core Composition 6
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 9
  Kent Core Social Sciences (Recommended: ECON 22006) 6
  Kent Core Additional 3
  Non-Architecture Electives 4-8
MINIMUM TOTAL  131


1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in either ARCH 30001 or ARCH 40001 to fulfill writing-intensive requirement.
2. This course is equivalent to ARCH 30012 Urban Design, Florence, Italy
3. This course is equivalent to ARCH 30112 Third Year Design Studio II-Florence, Italy
4. Students who successfully complete PHY 13002 will have met the requirement for PHY 13012.

Requirements for Advancement to Third Year—Professional Level

Advancement review for the Bachelor of Science in Architecture occurs at the end of the second year. Upon completion of 60 semester hours, students are required to contact the Office of Advising and Academic Services in Taylor Hall to obtain a requirement sheet bearing a current evaluation of all progress toward completion of the students’ chosen degree program. Requirement evaluations are not a substitute for meeting with a faculty advisor. To advance, students must accomplish the following:

  1. Comply with all specific course prerequisites.
  2. Complete the following courses:
    AED 10001, 10002, 10101, 10102
    ARCH 10111, 20101, 20102, 20112,20113, 20201, 20301, 20601, 20602
    MATH 12002 (or MATH 12011 and 12012)
    PHY 13001, 13012, 13021
  3. Earn a minimum 2.25 GPA in architecture courses.
  4. Earn minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.

Notes:

  1. Architecture majors may not use the following courses to satisfy the architectural major requirements:
    1. ARCH 10001 Understanding Architecture
    2. ARCH 10011 Survey of Architectural History I
    3. ARCH 10012 Survey of Architectural History II
  2. No more than 4 credit hours of PEB activities courses may apply to required semester hours for graduation.
  3. No more than the first 16 credit hours of ROTC courses may apply to required semester hours for graduation. Veterans who have completed a minimum one year of active duty may receive PEB credit for military basic training according to branch of service, as follows:
    1. Army and Marine Corps: 3 credit hours
    2. Navy and Coast Guard: 2 credit hours
    3. Air Force: 1 credit hour

Special Major Note:

Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester will accumulate 120 credits in four years. This major requires 131 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.