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BFA Architecture Outlines

BFA-ARCH

M.Arch Outlines

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Degree Breakdown

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture (BFA) Degree – 132 Units

BFA Architecture Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the BFA program will complete 132 units, consisting of the following:

Major Core 36 units
Major by Advisement 42 units
Liberal Arts 45 units
Electives 9 units
TOTAL 132 units

Students must earn a total of 132 semester units with an overall cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in order to receive their degree. A minimum of 12 units must be taken in Art History. A Petition to Graduate form must be filed by students with the Student Services Office prior to their last semester if they are to be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester. Students should contact their Student Advisor for detailed information regarding the petition period and deadlines.

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) Degree

Track I - (Pre-Professional Undergraduate Degree + 63 Graduate Credits)
Track II - (Non Pre-Professional Undergraduate Degree + 87 Graduate Credits)

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) is comprised of the following components:

Graduate Program Learning Outcome

Studio Courses 45 units
Directed Study 12 units
Electives 6 units
TOTAL 63 units

Students enrolled in the Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program (Track I) will earn a total of 63 semester units of graduate course work with an overall cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in order to receive their degree. Students are also required to have a final review. A Petition to Graduate form will be filed by students prior to their last semester if they are to be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester. Students should contact their Student Advisor for detailed information regarding the petition period and deadlines.

Studio Courses 69 units
Directed Study 12 units
Electives 6 units
TOTAL 87 units

Students enrolled in the Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program (Track II) will earn a total of 87 semester units of graduate course work with an overall cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in order to receive their degree. Students are also required to have a final review. A Petition to Graduate form will be filed by students prior to their last semester if they are to be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester. Students should contact their Student Advisor for detailed information regarding the petition period and deadlines.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Graduate Admissions Office regarding qualifications for these two programs at info@academyart.edu.