华盛顿州立大学

Architecture involves designing and constructing environments for human interactions and expressing social and cultural relationships. Architects are instrumental in the design and construction of projects ranging from small-scale buildings and landscapes to large institutional complexes and urban environments.

WSU's bachelor of science in architectural studies is designed for:

Students who want to work in an architecturally related discipline such as planning, technology, project and community development, or within government agencies.
Preparation for a professional degree program such as the University's accredited master of architecture program.

Highlights of the program

Broad-based professional education encompassing environmental and social issues, art, and science.
Hands-on studio learning includes one-on-one contact time with instructors, to prepare for professional practice.
Real-world design problems that require a synthesis of skills and knowledge in design, graphic and verbal presentation, ethics, and environmental responsibility.
Opportunities to study abroad for a semester through guided programs in England, Denmark, Spain, China, and other countries, in additional to a variety of week-long domestic study tours throughout the program.
Early admission to the nationally accredited Master of Architecture program (accelerated track, for qualified applicants).
Integrate theoretical, philosophical, and aesthetic considerations with technical considerations involving mechanical systems, building materials, site preparation, and construction.

Majoring in architecture at WSU

The architecture major at WSU leads to a four-year bachelor of science in architectural studies, which is designed primarily to provide a pre-professional foundation in the study of architecture. This degree at WSU is not accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), but can lead to an accredited architecture degree. Most states require that an individual intending to become an architect hold an accredited degree.

FEATURED COURSES

A few of the courses you could take as an architecture major at WSU include:

Architectural Design Studios (5-semester course sequence)
Architectural Structures
Architectural and Design History and Theory
Computational Design
Materials and Construction

Suggested strengths, interests, and preparation

< >Curiosity and a broad-based general knowledge about the world. A desire to make the world a better place in which to live. An affinity for design, drawing, graphics, literature, and the humanities in general.

Careers in architecture

Architects can be individual designers in private practice or members of corporate groups. They can also serve as city planners, environmental systems designers, or members of organizations that develop commercial, institutional, or residential projects. A critical aspect of architectural education is understanding environmental issues, such as energy, materials, density, and fabrication systems.

Architects may design furniture and lighting, homes and commercial buildings, or transportation and sports facilities. They also can become architectural historians, teachers, advisors, and consultants.

Washington State University architecture graduates also work in related disciplines such as planning, technology, project and community development, and within government agencies.