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Bachelor of Science in Architecture

The bachelor of science in architecture is a preprofessional baccalaureate degree designed to instill concepts and skills upon which professional architecture studies at the graduate level are based. It allows students to complete all prerequisites for eligibility to enter a two-year accredited professional master of architecture (M.Arch degree.) program. The University at Buffalo is the only campus in the State University of New York system to offer the accredited professional master of architecture (M.Arch.) degree.

The four-year preprofessional bachelor of science in architecture, without the accredited first professional master of architecture degree, is not accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The preprofessional architecture degree, on its own, is useful for those who desire a foundation in the field of architecture as preparation for either continued education in an accredited professional master of architecture (M.Arch.) degree program or employment options in architecture-related areas. For additional information on the NAAB, visit www.naab.org.

For details on the accredited professional architecture degrees offered by University at Buffalo Architecture, please visit the accredited degrees page.

For admission requirements and procedures for both freshmen and transfer students, go to Admissions.

For undergraduate information, contact the School of Architecture and Planning Academic Services at ap-advisor@buffalo.edu.

Typical Curriculum*:

Official undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Architecture curriculum to be completed by first year freshman in four academic years

Additional curricular information on the University at Buffalo bachelor of science in architecture can be located in the University at Buffalo Undergraduate Catalog at http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/academicprograms/arc.shtml.

*The typical curriculum is designed for students with no previous post-secondary education experience.  Transfer students may have a different set of general education curricular requirements.  For additional information, contact School of Architecture and Planning Academic Services at ap-advising@buffalo.edu.

** Possible Course Waiver - Dependent on university placement. Replace with a three-credit general education course.

*** Physics and calculus are prerequisites for the Structures/Construction courses. These prerequisites may be fulfilled with Advanced Placement high school physics and calculus, or college physics and calculus.

Finish in 4 – University at Buffalo’s 4 Year Graduation Pledge: All Fall 2012 freshmen are encouraged to sign up for Finish in 4, a Four Year Graduation Pledge. This is the University at Buffalo’s commitment to enhance the undergraduate experience and create the robust, supportive environment in which students may obtain a rich educational experience and timely graduation. Finish in 4 is a roadmap featuring important requirements for students and the University’s pledge to facilitate completing a bachelor’s degree in four years. More information about Finish in 4 is available at http://advising.buffalo.edu/fif or email Student Advising Services at vpue-fif@buffalo.edu.