The Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) program, accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), offers a path to architectural licensure accepted in all US states. The program adheres to the learning outcomes and unit requirements mandated by NAAB.
You gain critical thinking and research skills, in addition to design and technical skills, in preparation for the profession. Fundamental design, ethical awareness, and liberal arts prepare you for upper division courses in which you create a body of work to demonstrate professional skills.
B.Arch Program Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (BA) program provides a robust foundation in architectural design. The ability to define a problem, work through design iterations, and refine solutions are some of the transferrable skills that will prepare you for careers within and beyond architecture.
With an emphasis on building strong portfolios, you can pursue graduate school or careers in architecture and related fields. Curricular flexibility means you can select courses that best meet your career goals.
In California, the BA degree offers a modified path to architectural licensure. This program is not NAAB-accredited and may not be accepted as meeting architectural licensure requirements in other U.S. states.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Design of Built Environments offers an interdisciplinary approach to design and environmental stewardship in architecture or landscape architecture. Students create proposals that protect ecology, reduce environmental impacts, and benefit the community.
Evidence-based iterative design processes serve as the foundation for developing proposals for built environments that address diverse needs. Emphasis is placed on clear communication from professional presentations to detailed construction documents. Guided by faculty actively practicing in architecture and landscape architecture, students acquire design and technical skills needed to enter the profession.