Architectural Studies Degree Program
ACCREDITED DEGREE. The Architectural Studies emphasis is a four-year, professional baccalaureate program often referred to as a Pre-Architecture program.
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES EMPHASIS MISSION. The mission of the architectural studies emphasis is to prepare students for success in entry-level jobs in the design and construction industry and also to prepare students for advanced study in professional architecture MArch programs. See Careers in Architectural Studies.
ENVIRONMENT. Our architectural studies emphasis benefits from its enriched University of Missouri research environment in the College of Arts and Science with an active graduate program.
PHILOSOPHY. Our educational philosophy is grounded in the values of creating sustainable and meaningful interior spaces to integrate aesthetic quality and compassion for the human condition.
WE ARE DISTINCTIVE. We benefit from outstanding faculty advancing study of environment and behavior and faculty advancing study of design with digital media as well as the close connection to the interior design program.
Students in the architectural studies program benefit from the enriched academic research environment and the emphasis on the thinking and making of physical environments that address the needs and aspirations of people. The program strives to blur the boundaries between architecture and interior design by stressing the inside experience of people in buildings.
Opportunity to Continue for M Arch
Following their undergraduate education, students interested in becoming a licensed architect continue their education and complete a Masters of Architecture degree (M Arch) in other architectural programs. Alumni are admitted to many highly ranked graduate programs throughout the U.S.
Opportunity for Employment
The design and construction industry is a large part of our U.S. economy. Projections for 2016 report industry trends will further support this emphasis with trends including: prefab/offsite construction methods will become more popular, BIM will become a necessity, green building will grow, laser scanning technology will gain popularity, remodeling will have a strong year especially in the luxury market, and homebuyers will seek out simple and walkable communities (Peiffer, 2016).
Further Opportunities
For more information on professional advancement and examples of opportunities see Careers in Architectural Studies.
Degree Requirements MU General Education Requirements