2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Architecture, AA (ARCH)


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The Associate of Arts degree is a 69-hour, two-year program of study designed for students who have an interest in architecture. Upon completion of this degree, students wishing to pursue a career in this discipline should expect to either complete their architectural training at another university or complete a bachelor’s at ACU in a related major with the expectation of some required leveling work prior to acceptance in a graduate level architecture program. The curriculum is designed for those interested in how technical and aesthetic aspects of architectural design affect a diversity of populations in a variety of contexts. The foundational curriculum prepares students with essential architectural design problem solving techniques and skills.

General Education University Requirements


The Core (3 Credit Hours)


Communication (3 Credit Hours)


Science (3 Credit Hours)


Agricultural and Environmental Science


Nutrition


Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)


Social Science (3 Credit Hours)


Anthropology


Family Studies


Geography


Journalism and Mass Communication


Kinesiology (2 Credit Hours)


Total General Education Hours: 29


Additional University Requirements


Historical Literacy (3 Credit Hours)


Cultural Awareness (3 Credit Hours)


Choose 3 credit hours from the following list:


Anthropology

Biology, Chemistry and Communication Science and Disorders

Business Administration

Communication

Foreign Language

  • Foreign Language (Spanish, German, French, Latin) 111 or higher *

       *Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Geography

Management

Marketing

Music

Sociology

Total Hours from Additional Requirements: 6


Total University Requirements Hours: 35


Major Requirements


Mathematics


  • Credit Hours: 3 *
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  • *Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Science


Social Science/Humanities/Fine Arts


Total: 34 Credit Hours


Electives


Minimum - 0 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 34


Other Graduation Requirements


Minimum grade in art and design courses: C
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum total hours: 69

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.

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