BArch Architecture at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Department of Architecture is a member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and the Bachelor of Architecture degree is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. The major provides for the education of architects at the professional and pre-professional levels. "In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S.

Faculty: College of Arts and Architecture | Duration: minimum 162 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 162 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introduction to Architectural Structural Systems, Architectural Structural Systems I, Architectural Structural Systems II, Visual Communications I, Visual Communications II, Basic Design Studio I.

Career pathways

The B.Arch program prepares those who seek careers as practicing architects. Graduates holding a Bachelor of Architecture first professional degree are eligible, after appropriate internship experience, for admission to professional state licensing examinations, and subsequent registration as architects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entrance Procedures Students interested in pursuing Architecture (B.ARCH) should follow the appropriate first year, change of major, or transfer application instructions found under Architecture at https://arts.psu.edu/how-to-apply/#specific .

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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