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 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development * | 1.0 |
ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
MATH 101 | Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
MATH 102 | Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
PHYS 182 | Applied Physics I | 3.0 |
PHIL 317 | Ethics and Design Professions | 3.0 |
UNIV A101 | The Drexel Experience | 2.0 |
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 credits | 3.0 | |
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 courses | 24.0 | |
Architecture Requirements | ||
Studios (must be taken in sequence) | ||
ARCH 181 | Architecture Studio 1A | 4.0 |
ARCH 182 | Architecture Studio 1B | 4.0 |
ARCH 183 | Architecture Studio 1C | 4.0 |
ARCH 281 | Architecture Studio 2A | 4.0 |
ARCH 282 | Architecture Studio 2B | 4.0 |
ARCH 283 | Architecture Studio 2C | 4.0 |
ARCH 490 | Capstone Project I | 4.0 |
ARCH 492 | Capstone Project II | 4.0 |
Required Professional Courses | ||
ARCH 141 | Architecture and Society I | 3.0 |
ARCH 142 | Architecture and Society II | 3.0 |
ARCH 143 | Architecture and Society III | 3.0 |
ARCH 170 | Architectural Technology I | 3.0 |
ARCH 172 | Architectural Technology II | 3.0 |
ARCH 173 | Architectural Technology III | 3.0 |
ARCH 211 | Architectural Representation I | 2.0 |
ARCH 212 | Architectural Representation II | 2.0 |
ARCH 213 | Architectural Representation III | 2.0 |
ARCH 224 | Architectural Representation IV | 2.0 |
ARCH 225 | Architectural Representation V | 2.0 |
ARCH 226 | Architectural Representation VI | 2.0 |
WEST 210 | Innovative Problem Solving | 3.0 |
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 501 | Leadership in Construction | 3.0 |
CMGT 505 | Construction Accounting and Financial Management | 3.0 |
CMGT 510 | Construction Control Techniques | 3.0 |
CMGT 512 | Cost Estimating and Bidding Strategies | 3.0 |
CMGT 515 | Risk Management in Construction | 3.0 |
CMGT 528 | Construction Contract Administration | 3.0 |
Capstone Experience | ||
CMGT 696 | Capstone Project in Construction Management I | 3.0 |
CMGT 697 | Capstone Project in Construction Management II | 3.0 |
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 Credits | 226.0 |
- *
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 | |||||||
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Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ARCH 141 | 3.0 | ARCH 142 | 3.0 | ARCH 143 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ARCH 181 | 4.0 | ARCH 182 | 4.0 | ARCH 183 | 4.0 | ||
ARCH 211 | 2.0 | ARCH 212 | 2.0 | ARCH 213 | 2.0 | ||
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
MATH 101 | 4.0 | MATH 102 | 4.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
UNIV A101 | 1.0 | UNIV A101 | 1.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 | ||
17 | 17 | 16 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ARCH 170 | 3.0 | ARCH 172 | 3.0 | ARCH 173 | 3.0 | COOP 101* | 1.0 |
ARCH 224 | 2.0 | ARCH 225 | 2.0 | ARCH 226 | 2.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 |
ARCH 281 | 4.0 | ARCH 282 | 4.0 | ARCH 283 | 4.0 | (UG) Arts & Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
(UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | PHYS 182 | 3.0 | (UG) Natural Science Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 3.0 |
(UG) Arts & Humanities Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 |
(UG) Arts & Humanities Elective | 3.0 | ||||||
15 | 18 | 15 | 13 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
WEST 210 | 3.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
(UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 2.0 | ||||
(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 6.0 | (UG) Arts & Humanities Elective | 3.0 | ||||
(UG) Social Science Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 3.0 | ||||
CMGT 501 | 3.0 | (UG) Social Science Elective | 3.0 | ||||
(UG) Elective | 3.0 | ||||||
18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ARCH 490 | 4.0 | ARCH 492 | 4.0 | PHIL 317 | 3.0 | Graduate with BS Architectural Studies | |
(UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Social Science Elective | 3.0 | Student converts to Grad status | |
(UG) Elective | 6.0 | (UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Elective | 6.0 | ||
CMGT 505 | 3.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 | CMGT 510 | 3.0 | ||
CMGT 528 | 3.0 | CMGT 515 | 3.0 | ||||
(GR) Elective | 3.0 | ||||||
16 | 19 | 18 | 0 | ||||
Fifth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
CMGT 696 | 3.0 | CMGT 697 | 3.0 | CMGT 512 | 3.0 | ||
(GR) Electives | 6.0 | (GR) Electives | 6.0 | (GR) Electives | 6.0 | ||
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 | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ARCH 141 | 3.0 | ARCH 142 | 3.0 | ARCH 143 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ARCH 181 | 4.0 | ARCH 182 | 4.0 | ARCH 183 | 4.0 | ||
ARCH 211 | 2.0 | ARCH 212 | 2.0 | ARCH 213 | 2.0 | ||
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
MATH 101 | 4.0 | MATH 102 | 4.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
UNIV A101 | 1.0 | UNIV A101 | 1.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 | ||
17 | 17 | 16 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ARCH 170 | 3.0 | ARCH 172 | 3.0 | ARCH 173 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ARCH 224 | 2.0 | ARCH 225 | 2.0 | ARCH 226 | 2.0 | ||
ARCH 281 | 4.0 | ARCH 282 | 4.0 | ARCH 283 | 4.0 | ||
(UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | PHYS 182 | 3.0 | (UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 3.0 | ||
(UG) Arts and Humanities Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Natural Science Elective | 3.0 | ||
(UG) Arts & Humanities Elective | 3.0 | ||||||
15 | 18 | 15 | 0 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
WEST 210 | 3.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | PHIL 317 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
(UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Arts & Humanities Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | ||
(UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 6.0 | (UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Arts & Humanities Elective | 3.0 | ||
(UG) Social Science Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Social Science Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 3.0 | ||
CMGT 501 | 3.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 | ||
CMGT 510 | 3.0 | ||||||
18 | 15 | 18 | 0 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ARCH 490 | 4.0 | ARCH 492 | 4.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | Graduate with BS Architectural Studies | |
(UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Architecture Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Social Science Elective | 3.0 | Student converts to Grad status | |
(UG) Elective | 6.0 | (UG) Interdisciplinary Pathway Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 | ||
CMGT 505 | 3.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Elective | 3.0 | ||
CMGT 528 | 3.0 | CMGT 512 | 3.0 | ||||
CMGT 515 | 3.0 | ||||||
16 | 16 | 18 | 0 | ||||
Fifth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
CMGT 696 | 3.0 | CMGT 697 | 3.0 | (GR) Electives | 9.0 | ||
(GR) Electives | 6.0 | (GR) Electives | 6.0 | ||||
9 | 9 | 9 | |||||
Total Credits 226 |