Architecture – B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Kent State University enables students to learn, develop and apply knowledge that contributes to the betterment of the built environment.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
January, August
Tuition Fee
$ 21,578 per year
Location
Kent, United States
About the program
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.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this Architecture from Kent State University will be able to:
- Demonstrate the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles of two and three-dimensional form and space making.
- 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.
- Demonstrate an understanding of building systems and their integration for human comfort, including lighting, heating ventilation and acoustics.
Courses Included
- Design Foundations Studio
- Global Architectural History
- Global Architectural History
- Second Year Design Studio
- Computer Applications in Architecture
- Site Design
- Urban Design
- Third Year Design Studio
- Structural Systems
- Methods and Materials
- Environmental Technology
- Sustainable Design
- Systems Design
- Fourth Year Design Studio
- Renaissance Architecture