Architectural Studies BS / Construction Management MS

Major: Architectural Studies and Construction Management
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 226.0
Co-op Options: No-Co-op (Five years); One Co-op (Five years)

 

About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies degree offers an introduction to architecture while affording students the flexibility to customize their studies based on their interest in the realm of design and the built environment. The program encompasses foundation courses in the applied and social sciences, the humanities, and a range of architecture courses to give students an understanding of the discipline. Introductory-level design studios are at the heart of the curriculum. They challenge students to apply knowledge acquired from these disciplines to consequential design problems.
 
As an art, a technical craft, and an ethical practice, architecture is the culturally responsible design and production of buildings that are functional, sustainable, inspiring, and responsive to their physical and social contexts. Students have the opportunity to reinforce their skills in the field by opting to participate in Drexel’s signature co-op program. This gives students the opportunity to work in an architecture, design, or related field, either locally, nationally, or internationally. The BS in Architectural Studies program prepares students for architecture and architecture-related employment. While this program is not NAAB-accredited and does not directly prepare for architectural licensure and registration, the pre-professional Architectural Studies degree offers a foundation in the field of architecture in preparation for graduate studies or employment. It is also the ideal foundation for specialization in other related disciplines while pursuing an individualized path of interdisciplinary coursework or continuing their architectural design studies with additional studio courses.

The Master of Science in Construction Management program gives professionals the opportunity to develop the multidisciplinary skills required of effective construction managers. The program focuses on training professionals to meet the challenge of increasing owner demands, tighter project delivery times and increasing regulation. The program provides the leadership skills professionals need to navigate the many daily challenges construction organizations face in successfully managing construction operations. Students are admitted to start in the Fall and the Spring terms.

Additional Information

For more information, visit the Architecture Program website.

Admission Requirements

Application for the Accelerated Degree Program must be made to the Department of Architecture, Design & Urbanism after completing 90 credits, but no more than 120 credits.

Criteria for Admission:
1. GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic) that speak to the applicant's work ethic, ambition, leadership qualities, and ability to handle the rigor of the program.
3. 500 word essay on why the applicant wishes to pursue an accelerated degree, their attitude toward the interdisciplinary nature of the degree program, and insight into their professional goals.

Note: The MS in Construction Management is an online degree and therefore International Students will not be eligible for this BSMS program.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements
CIVC 101Introduction to Civic Engagement1.0
COOP 101Career Management and Professional Development *1.0
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research3.0
or ENGL 111 English Composition I
ENGL 102Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing3.0
or ENGL 112 English Composition II
ENGL 103Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres3.0
or ENGL 113 English Composition III
MATH 101Introduction to Analysis I4.0
MATH 102Introduction to Analysis II4.0
PHYS 182Applied Physics I3.0
PHIL 317Ethics and Design Professions3.0
UNIV A101The Drexel Experience2.0
Arts and Humanities
Select 12.0 credits from the following 100-400 level courses (including T380 and T480):12.0
Any AFAS (Africana Studies)
Any ARTH (Art History)
Any ARCH (Architecture)
Any COM (Communication)
Any DANC (Dance)
Any ENGL (English)
Any FMST (Film Studies)
Any GST (Global Studies)
Any HIST (History)
Any INTR (Interior Design)
Any IST (International Studies)
Any JWST (Jewish Studies)
Any LANG (Language)
Any MENA (Middle East & North Africa Studies)
Any MUSC (Music)
Any PHIL (Philosophy)
Any PHTO (Photography)
Any PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
Any PBHL (Public Health)
Any RELS (Religious Studies)
Any THTR (Theater)
Any TVST (Television Studies)
Any VSCM (Graphic Design)
Any WGST (Women's and Gender Studies)
Any WRIT (Writing)
Natural Science - students elect a minimum of 3 credits3.0
Social Science
Select 9.0 credits from the following 100-400 level courses (including T380 and T480):9.0
Any AFAS (Africana Studies)
Any ANTH (Anthropology)
Any CJS (Criminology and Justice Studies)
Any ECON (Economics)
Any ENSS (Environmental Studies & Sustainability)
Any ENVS (Environmental Science)
Any PSY (Psychology)
Any PBHL (Public Health)
Any SOC (Sociology)
Any WGST (Women's and Gender Studies)
Free Electives
Select any unrestricted 099-499 courses24.0
Architecture Requirements
Studios (must be taken in sequence)
ARCH 181Architecture Studio 1A4.0
ARCH 182Architecture Studio 1B4.0
ARCH 183Architecture Studio 1C4.0
ARCH 281Architecture Studio 2A4.0
ARCH 282Architecture Studio 2B4.0
ARCH 283Architecture Studio 2C4.0
ARCH 490Capstone Project I4.0
ARCH 492Capstone Project II4.0
Required Professional Courses
ARCH 141Architecture and Society I3.0
ARCH 142Architecture and Society II3.0
ARCH 143Architecture and Society III3.0
ARCH 170Architectural Technology I3.0
ARCH 172Architectural Technology II3.0
ARCH 173Architectural Technology III3.0
ARCH 211Architectural Representation I2.0
ARCH 212Architectural Representation II2.0
ARCH 213Architectural Representation III2.0
ARCH 224Architectural Representation IV2.0
ARCH 225Architectural Representation V2.0
ARCH 226Architectural Representation VI2.0
WEST 210Innovative Problem Solving3.0
Architecture Electives
Select 23.0 credits from the list below:23.0
Sustainable Built Environment I
Sustainable Built Environment II
Theories of Architecture I
Theories of Architecture II
Theories of Architecture III
History of Philadelphia Architecture
Intensive Architectural Studies
Studies in Vernacular Architecture
Contemporary Architecture
Environmental Psychology and Design Theory
The Development Process
Urban Design Seminar
Advanced Drawing
Computer Applications in Architecture
Case Studies in Architectural Technology
Energy and Architecture
The Architectural Detail
Introduction to Historic Preservation
Interdisciplinary Pathway Electives
Select 18.0 credits from the list below:18.0
Art History
Building Skills in Object Analysis
History of Modern Design
Art of India
Art of China
Art of Japan
Contemporary Art
African Art
Latin American Art
Material Matters in Contemporary Art
Construction Management
Understanding Construction Drawings
Introduction to Sustainability in Construction
Contracts And Specifications I
Contracts and Specifications II
Estimating I
Techniques of Project Control
Fine Arts and Visual Studies
Design II
Design III
Tablet Drawing
Multimedia: Space
Multimedia: Materials
Game Design & Production
Computer Programming I
Overview of Digital Media
Digital Storytelling
Game Design Lab II
Game User Interface Design
Scripting for Game Design
Overview of Computer Gaming
Serious Games
Experimental Games
Interior Design
History of Modern Architecture and Interiors
Textiles for Interiors
Interior Materials
Visual Culture: Interiors
Visual Culture: Furniture
Furniture Design
Product Design
History and Analysis of Product Design
Applied Making I
Intro to Product Design
Design Thinking in Product Design
Applied Design Visualization
Smart Product Design
Introduction to CAD Product Design
Interdisciplinary Product Design Studio
Architectural Design
Architecture Studio 3A
Architecture Studio 3B
Architecture Studio 4A
Architecture Studio 4B
Specialized Studio
MS Construction Management Requirements
Core Foundation Classes
CMGT 501Leadership in Construction3.0
CMGT 505Construction Accounting and Financial Management3.0
CMGT 510Construction Control Techniques3.0
CMGT 512Cost Estimating and Bidding Strategies3.0
CMGT 515Risk Management in Construction3.0
CMGT 528Construction Contract Administration3.0
Capstone Experience
CMGT 696Capstone Project in Construction Management I3.0
CMGT 697Capstone Project in Construction Management II3.0
Graduate Electives
Select 7 elective courses from the list below:21.0
Applied Construction Project Management
Equipment Applications and Economy
International Construction Practices
Community Impact Analysis
Strategic Management in Construction
Schedule Impact Analysis
Sustainable Principles & Practices
Sustainable Technologies
LEED Concepts
Quality Management and Construction Performance
Productivity Analysis and Improvement
Community Sustainability
Real Estate Development
Advanced Real Estate Investment & Analysis
Advanced Market Research & Analysis
Sales & Marketing of Real Estate
Real Estate Economics in Urban Markets
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Valuation & Analysis
Legal Issues in Real Estate Development
Total Credits226.0
*

Students not participating in co-op will take one additional credit of ARCH Elective instead of COOP 101.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

4+1, 1 co-op (Accelerated program completed in 5 years)

Students complete undergraduate requirements in four years, then convert to graduate status in the fifth and final year

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ARCH 1413.0ARCH 1423.0ARCH 1433.0VACATION
ARCH 1814.0ARCH 1824.0ARCH 1834.0 
ARCH 2112.0ARCH 2122.0ARCH 2132.0 
ENGL 101 or 1113.0ENGL 102 or 1123.0CIVC 1011.0 
MATH 1014.0MATH 1024.0ENGL 103 or 1133.0 
UNIV A1011.0UNIV A1011.0(UG) Elective3.0 
 17 17 16 0
Second Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ARCH 1703.0ARCH 1723.0ARCH 1733.0COOP 101*1.0
ARCH 2242.0ARCH 2252.0ARCH 2262.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0
ARCH 2814.0ARCH 2824.0ARCH 2834.0(UG) Arts & Humanities Elective3.0
(UG) Architecture Elective3.0PHYS 1823.0(UG) Natural Science Elective3.0(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective3.0
(UG) Arts & Humanities Elective3.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective3.0(UG) Elective3.0
 (UG) Arts & Humanities Elective3.0  
 15 18 15 13
Third Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
WEST 2103.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCE
(UG) Architecture Elective3.0(UG) Architecture Elective2.0  
(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective6.0(UG) Arts & Humanities Elective3.0  
(UG) Social Science Elective3.0(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective3.0  
CMGT 5013.0(UG) Social Science Elective3.0  
 (UG) Elective3.0  
 18 17 0 0
Fourth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ARCH 4904.0ARCH 4924.0PHIL 3173.0Graduate with BS Architectural Studies
(UG) Architecture Elective3.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0(UG) Social Science Elective3.0Student converts to Grad status
(UG) Elective6.0(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective3.0(UG) Elective6.0 
CMGT 5053.0(UG) Elective3.0CMGT 5103.0 
 CMGT 5283.0CMGT 5153.0 
 (GR) Elective3.0  
 16 19 18 0
Fifth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCredits 
CMGT 6963.0CMGT 6973.0CMGT 5123.0 
(GR) Electives6.0(GR) Electives6.0(GR) Electives6.0 
 9 9 9 
Total Credits 226
*

Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

4+1, Non-co-op (Accelerated program completed in 5 years)

Students complete undergraduate requirements in four years, then convert to graduate status in the fifth and final year

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ARCH 1413.0ARCH 1423.0ARCH 1433.0VACATION
ARCH 1814.0ARCH 1824.0ARCH 1834.0 
ARCH 2112.0ARCH 2122.0ARCH 2132.0 
ENGL 101 or 1113.0ENGL 102 or 1123.0CIVC 1011.0 
MATH 1014.0MATH 1024.0ENGL 103 or 1133.0 
UNIV A1011.0UNIV A1011.0(UG) Elective3.0 
 17 17 16 0
Second Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ARCH 1703.0ARCH 1723.0ARCH 1733.0VACATION
ARCH 2242.0ARCH 2252.0ARCH 2262.0 
ARCH 2814.0ARCH 2824.0ARCH 2834.0 
(UG) Architecture Elective3.0PHYS 1823.0(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective3.0 
(UG) Arts and Humanities Elective3.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0(UG) Natural Science Elective3.0 
 (UG) Arts & Humanities Elective3.0  
 15 18 15 0
Third Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
WEST 2103.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0PHIL 3173.0VACATION
(UG) Architecture Elective3.0(UG) Arts & Humanities Elective3.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0 
(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective6.0(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective3.0(UG) Arts & Humanities Elective3.0 
(UG) Social Science Elective3.0(UG) Social Science Elective3.0(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective3.0 
CMGT 5013.0(UG) Elective3.0(UG) Elective3.0 
  CMGT 5103.0 
 18 15 18 0
Fourth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ARCH 4904.0ARCH 4924.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0Graduate with BS Architectural Studies
(UG) Architecture Elective3.0(UG) Architecture Elective3.0(UG) Social Science Elective3.0Student converts to Grad status
(UG) Elective6.0(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective3.0(UG) Elective3.0 
CMGT 5053.0(UG) Elective3.0(UG) Elective3.0 
 CMGT 5283.0CMGT 5123.0 
  CMGT 5153.0 
 16 16 18 0
Fifth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCredits 
CMGT 6963.0CMGT 6973.0(GR) Electives9.0 
(GR) Electives6.0(GR) Electives6.0  
 9 9 9 
Total Credits 226