Architecture: Design (Intensive), BA
The Intensive Major in Architecture is for students in the Design Concentration who intend to pursue a graduate professional degree in architecture. Students in the Intensive Major enroll in their senior year in the technology courses offered in the first year of the Master of Architecture Professional Degree Program. Those accepted into the School of Design’s Master of Architecture Professional Degree Program are qualified to be admitted with advanced placement into the second year of the graduate program, reducing the length of study from three to two years.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 36. Double majors may entail more course units.
Application requirements: At least Sophomore Standing. Please consult with the Undergraduate Chair for other important criteria.
For more information: www.architecture.sas.upenn.edu
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 17 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Architecture Requirements | ||
| Architecture courses must be taken in the following sequence: | ||
| ARCH 1020 | Introduction to Architecture | 1 |
| ARCH 2010 | Design Fundamentals I | 1.5 |
| ARCH 2020 | Design Fundamentals II | 1.5 |
| ARCH 3010 | Design I | 2 |
| ARCH 3020 | Design II | 2 |
| ARCH 4010 | Advanced Design | 2 |
| ARCH 4110 | Theory I: Geometry in Architecture | 1 |
| ARCH 4120 | Theory II: Architecture as Cultural Ecology | 1 |
| Art History Requirements | ||
| ARTH 1020 | World Art: 1400 to Now | 1 |
| ARTH 1060 | Architect and History | 1 |
| ARTH 2810 | Modern Architecture,1900-Present | 1 |
| Select 1 course unit in Art History (ARTH) (200 to 500-level) | 1 | |
| Additional Required Courses | ||
| ARCH 4310 | Construction I | 0.5 |
| ARCH 4320 | Construction II | 1 |
| ARCH 4330 | Building Systems Integration | 0.5 |
| ARCH 4350 | Structures I | 0.5 |
| ARCH 4360 | Structures II | 0.5 |
| Internship and/or Research Experience | ||
| Total Course Units | 36 | |
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You may count no more than one course toward both a Major and a Sector requirement. For Exceptions, check the Policy Statement.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2022 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.