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Architectural Studies – B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Architectural Studies from Kent State University is a liberal arts program that exposes students to the theory and processes of design and prepares them for directed graduate study and careers in a variety of design-related disciplines.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$ 21,578 per year

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

As the only liberal arts degree in Kent State’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, the Architectural Studies major allows students to pursue dual degrees, double majors and/or multiple minors in related fields such as art history, business, construction management, fashion, geography, history, marketing, music, physical/life sciences, studio arts, urban studies, visual communications design and others.

The Architectural Studies from Kent State University includes required design studios; lecture/studio hybrid courses; and seminars on architectural history, theory/criticism, urban issues and theories of sustainability. Additionally, students take architecture electives, which allow them to explore digital design processes, landscape architecture and urban design, or to pursue a minor in architectural history or historic preservation.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the language, logic and rhetoric of design and ability to deploy this understanding in design projects, research, analysis and critique
Demonstrate abilities in design thinking, visual thinking, critical thinking and design discourse
Demonstrate skills in research and apply these skills to the design of the built environment
Recognize the value of cultural diversity and a broad range of historical traditions
Demonstrate understanding of the interconnectedness of the allied design disciplines and the ability to articulate relationships between these professions and other areas of study
Appreciate a wide range of contrasting perspectives on sustainability, recognize the relationship between these perspectives and the design of the built environment, and advocate for specific positions
Utilize and interpret literature and data related to environments and their design
Demonstrate leadership skills in cross-disciplinary settings