College of Architecture and Environmental Design
www.kent.edu/caed

About This Program

Design your future with Kent State's Architecture B.S. program. Our program provides you with a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of architecture and prepares you for a one-year path in Kent State’s professionally accredited Master of Architecture program. With experienced faculty, advanced coursework, design studios, study abroad opportunities and hands-on experience, you will be prepared to design and build innovative structures that meet the needs of society. Enroll now and take the first step toward architecture licensure and a rewarding career in the profession. Read more...

Contact Information

• Sung Ho Kim | skim67@kent.edu |
  330-672-2917
• caed_info@kent.edu
• Speak with an Advisor
• Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Freshman Students: Admission to the Architecture major is selective and based on a holistic review process. Prospective applicants must have a minimum 3.000 overall grade point average (on a 4.000 scale) to be considered for a holistic review and potential admission into the Architecture program.

Applicants with a non-professional bachelor’s degree or a pre-professional degree from another institution will have their prior education evaluated to determine if they meet student performance criteria as stipulated by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). If deficient criteria or courses are recognized, the student may be required to complete additional courses to earn the degree. Determinations will be made by the program director and graduate coordinator at the time the student is admitted to the program

Admission to the Architecture Foundations concentration: Students who do not have a minimum 3.000 overall grade point average (on a 4.000 scale) may qualify for admission to the Architecture Foundations concentration. Students admitted to the Architecture Foundations concentration complete additional foundation design coursework and, after the first two semesters, are required to meet additional criteria to progress within the program. In addition, students are required to complete coursework during the summer term prior to entering their second year.

Transfer, Transitioning and Former Students: For more information about admission criteria for transfer, transitioning and former students, please visit the admissions website.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

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This course is equivalent to ARCH 30112.

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Students who successfully complete PHY 13002 will meet the requirement for PHY 13012.

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If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

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ECON 22060 is a recommended Kent Core Social Sciences course.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Architecture Foundations Concentration Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression Requirements for All Students in the Architecture Major

Requirements for advancement to third year—professional level:

Advancement review for the B.S. degree in Architecture occurs upon completion of second-year architecture coursework. To advance, students must complete the following:

• Comply with all specific course prerequisites
• Earn a minimum 2.250 GPA in architecture courses
• Earn a minimum 2.500 overall GPA
• ​Complete the following courses: ARCH 10101, ARCH 10102, ARCH 10011, ARCH 10012, ARCH 20101, ARCH 20102, ARCH 20301, ARCH 20601, ARCH 20602, ARCH 30031, MATH 12002 (or MATH 12011 and MATH 12012), PHY 13001, PHY 13012, PHY 13021, UC 10001 and Kent Core Composition

Progression Requirements for Architecture Foundations Concentration

Students in the Architecture Foundations concentration must complete one of the following:

• Minimum 3.000 average GPA in the following courses:
  • ARCH 10001
  • ARCH 10011
  • ARCH 10012
  • ARCH 10101
  • ARCH 20601
  • MATH 11022 or MATH 12011
  • MATH 12002 or MATH 12012
• Special approval by program director through portfolio review

Graduation Requirements

• Students who are not in the Architecture Foundations concentration may not use ARCH 10001 to satisfy major requirements.
• No more than 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may apply to required credit hours for graduation.
• No more than the first 16 credit hours of ROTC courses—Aerospace Studies (ASTU) and Military Studies (MSCI)—may apply to required credit hours for graduation. Veterans who have completed a minimum one year of active duty may receive PWS credit for military basic training according to branch of service, as follows:
  • Army and Marine Corps: 3 credit hours
  • Navy and Coast Guard: 2 credit hours
  • Air Force: 1 credit hour

Roadmaps

Architecture Major (No Concentration)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Architecture Foundations Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles of two and three-dimensional form and space making.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive design studio experiences through which graduates apply an understanding of the integration of building design, site design, assemblies, structure, environmental systems and building code requirements.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of building systems and their integration for human comfort, including lighting, heating ventilation and acoustics.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture enables students to learn, develop and apply knowledge that contributes to the betterment of the built environment. The balanced curriculum of technology, visualization, history, theory and design studio coursework offers a platform for research, constructive discourse and debate.

Northeast Ohio's rich history and dynamic urban landscape serve as a setting for academic learning. By placing equal emphasis on the art and science of architectural design, the curriculum inspires experimentation, collaboration, discovery, critical thinking and innovation in a studio context of project-based learning. The program fosters academic excellence and prepares students to become leaders in the architecture field.

The college offers full-semester programs abroad for qualified third-year students. The study abroad program is housed in the heart of historic Florence, Italy. The program is open to all students who have made satisfactory progress toward completion of their undergraduate program.

The Architecture major includes the following optional concentration:

• The Architecture Foundations concentration provides a pathway for students who do not meet the GPA requirement for the Architecture major. Students complete additional foundation design coursework and meet additional criteria to progress within the program.