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Architecture, B.Arch.

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First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
DSN S 102 or DSN S 1314DSN S 102 or DSN S 1314
DSN S 110 or DSN S 1150.5-1DSN S 183 or ENGL 1503
DSN S 183 (or General Elecetive)3PHYS 1115
ENGL 150 (or General Elective)3Social Science/Humnity Elective3
MATH 1453LIB 1601
Social Science/Humanity Elective3 
 16.5-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ARCH 2016ARCH 2026
ARCH 2213ARCH 2223
ARCH 2303ARCH 3415
ARCH 2453Social Science/Humanity Elective3
ENGL 2503 
 18 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ARCH 3016ARCH 3026
ARCH 3233ARCH 3435
ARCH 3425ARCH 3713
Social Science/Humanity Elective3HTC Elective Non-Wester Opton3
 17 17
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ARCH 4016DSN S 5466
ARCH 4453HTC Elective3
ARCH 4823General Elective3
HTC Elective (Reading,Writing & Research Option)3General Elective3
University Communication Elective3 
 18 15
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ARCH 4036DSN S 5466
Professional Elective3Professional Elective3
Professional Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3 Genearal Elective3
General Elective3 
 18 15
Total Credits: 167.5-168

Admission into the Bachelor of Architecture Program requires the completion of at least 30.0 credits, including the following courses: DSN S 102, 131, 183, 110 or 115, 6 credits of Social Sciences/Humanities, 6 credits Math/Science, ENGL 150 (or test-out credit) LIB 160. A portfolio review and essay will also be significant factors.