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 education 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. Architectural design studios serve as the foundation of the curriculum and 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 participating 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 careers in architecture and related fields. While this program is not NAAB-accredited and does not directly prepare for architectural licensure and registration, the pre-professional Architectural Studies degree provides a foundation in architecture for graduate study 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

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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

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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