Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
The Urban Architecture program teaches students to use design to create sustainable urban environments. Through research-based collaboration with partners across various fields, such as environmental studies and agriculture, students within the program are constantly exploring new solutions for sustainability in urban settings. As the program is housed within the only urban land-grant institution in the nation, a major focus of the program is the relationship between architecture and urban agriculture.
Mission
The Urban Architecture program seeks to educate the next generation of architects with an emphasis on developing sustainable infrastructure and urban sustainability initiatives in the District of Columbia and urban areas around the world.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree program is a four-year program that requires the completion of 120 credit hours. Students may opt for a concentration in urban sustainability, which includes 12 credits of environmental science courses (see curriculum).
Career Options
- Architect (upon completion of licensure process)
- Designer
- Building plans examiner/code official
- Planner (upon completion of the certification process)
- Facility Manager
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Cost and Financial Aid
Please note that tuition and fees cover the costs for general supplies and specialized materials needed during the full course of study. Books and/or digital books are available at no cost in the library and may be purchased or rented by students.
For information on tuition and fees, please visit here. Financial aid information is available here.
The Cost of Attendance (COA) estimates tuition, fees, housing, food, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, health insurance, and personal expenses. It assumes 9 credits for graduate students and may be reduced for students who live with their parents. Students may opt out of the university-sponsored health insurance. For more information, visit the Student Health Insurance Plan page.
For cost of attendance undergraduate, visit the Cost of Attendence page.