Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies degree is a four-year pre-professional program that offers a broad-based education in the fundamentals of architecture. It is divided into pre-architecture (years one and two--lower division) and architecture (years three and four--upper division). Students may be admitted as freshmen or as transfer students.

Qualified B.S.Arch. graduates are eligible for admission into one of the professional architecture programs (B.Arch. or M.Arch.), the Master of Science in Architecture--Facilities Management, or Master of Science in Construction Management and Engineering Technology offered at Florida A&M University and throughout the country; or they may choose to enter the building industry as employees of architects or a variety of other fields such as urban design, environmental law, or real estate development.

Application and Admission Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is a limited-access program.  Minimum admission requirements for freshmen & transfer students with less than 60 hours--3.0/4.0 high school GPA; SAT (Reading: 27, Math: 26, Writing & Language: 27). ACT (English: 19, Reading: 22, Math: 22). For transfer students with 60 hours, a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA is required.  International TOEFL score (computer-based 173, Internet-based 80) or IELTS 7.  The university admits qualified applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies program.

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies Curriculum

LOWER DIVISION - PREARCHITECTURE (70100)

Fall
Course Title Hours
ARC 1003 Orientation to Architecture 1
ARC 1112 Architecture Drawing Methods 1
ARC 1301 Architectural Design 1 4
ENC 1101 Freshman Communication Skills I 3
  MAC State Core 3
  African American History Elective 3
Semester Hours: 15

 

Spring
Course Title Hours
ARC 1160 Computer Applications in Architecture 1 1
ARC 1302 Architectural Design 2 4
ENC 1102 Freshman Communication Skills II 3
MAC 1147 Pre-Calculus  4
  Humanities Elective (State Core) 3
Semester Hours: 15
Year Total: 30
 
Fall
Course Title Hours
ARC 2161 Computer Applications in Architecture 2 1
ARC 2201 Theory in Architecture 1 3
ARC 2303 Architectural Design 3 5
ARC 2470 Introduction to Technology of Architecture 3
PHY 2053 College Physics I (State Core) 3
Semester Hours: 15

 

Spring
Course Title Hours
ARC 2162 Computer Applications in Architecture 3 1
ARC 2304 Architectural Design 4 5
ARC 2501 Architectural Structures I 3
ARC 2701 Architectural History 1 3
  Natural Science Elective 3
Semester Hours: 15
Year Total: 30

 

Architecture is a Specialized Admission Program (space is limited). Not everyone meeting minimum requirements will be able to enroll in Upper Division. Admission requirements include 1). Complete the SAET Application for Upper Division Status; 2). Completion of all courses above with a “C” or better grade; 3). Minimum 2.5/4.0 ARC Core and 2.0/4.0 Math Core and 4). If not a FAMU student, apply for admission via the FAMU Office of Admissions and attach a copy of your transcript with the application.

 

UPPER DIVISION - ARCHITECTURE (71101)

Fall
Course Title Hours
ARC 2702 Architectural History 2 3
ARC 3324 Architectural Design 5 6
ARC 3351 Architectural Structures 2 3
  Social Science (FL Civic Literacy) 3
Semester Hours: 15

 

Spring
Course Title Hours
ARC 3325 Architectural Design 6 6
ARC 3463 Materials & Methods of Construction 3
ARC 3703 Architectural History 3 3
ARC 4220 Theory in Architecture 2 3
Semester Hours: 15
Year Total: 30

 

Fall
Course Title Hours
ARC 4341 Architectural Design 7 6
ARC 4610 Environmental Systems in Arch. 3
  ARC Elective 3
  Social Science Elective 3
Semester Hours: 15

 

Spring
Course Title Hours
ARC 4342 Architectural Design 8 6
  University Specified Elective 3
  Humanities Elective 3
  Non-ARC Elective 3
Semester Total: 15
Year Total: 30
Curriculum Total: 120

 

 

Minor in Architecture (18 Hours)

 

ARC 1003 Orientation to Architecture                 1

ARC 1274 Introduction to Facility Management  3

ARC 1301 Architectural Design 1                        4

ARC 1302 Architectural Design 2                        4

ARC 2470 Intro to Technology of Architecture    3

ARC 2701 Architectural History 1                        3

 

Division of Architecture Faculty

Name Title Email Phone
David Akinsanya Associate Instructor david.akinsanya@famu.edu (850) 599-8622
Sara Buck Adjunct

sarah.buck@famu.edu

(850) 599-3244
Bryan Buie Visiting Assistant Professor bryan.buie@famu.edu (850)599-3244
Olivier Chamel Associate Professor & Division of Architecture Director olivier.chamel@famu.edu (850) 599-3894
Andrew Chin Associate Professor & Interim Dean andrew.chin@famu.edu  (850)599-3244
Rhonda Hammond

Visiting Assistant Professor

rhonda.hammond@famu.edu

(850)599-3244
Craig Huffman Professor craig.huffman@famu.edu (850) 599-8781
Ronald Lumpkin Associate Professor & Interim Associate Dean ronald.lumpkin@famu.edu (850) 599-8768
Mahsan Mohsenin Associate Professor mahsan.mohsenin@famu.edu (850) 599-3337

Maxim Nasab

Visiting Assistant Professor maxim.nasab@famu.edu (850)599-3244

Ana Orosco

Visiting Assistant Professor ana.orosco@famu.edu (850)599-3244

Barrett Pujol

Adjunct barrett.pujol@famu.edu (850)599-3244

Kyle Spence

Visiting Assistant Professor kyle.spence@famu.edu (850)599-3244

Jonathon Stevens

Visiting Assistant Professor jonathon.stevens@famu.edu (850)599-3244

Leon Williams

Visiting Assistant Professor leon.williams@famu.edu (850)599-3244

 

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