Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S.Arch.)

Being located in a comprehensive Design School in a top research university allowed us to design an undergraduate degree that can be highly customized. That way this degree leads into a series of accelerated graduate degrees such as construction management (BS in Architecture/MS in Civil Engineering), infrastructure planning (BS in Architecture/Master in Infrastructure Planning), management (BS in Architecture/MS in Management; BS in Architecture, MBA), or professional graduate degree in Architecture (BS in Architecture/M.Arch.) leading to licensure. 

The first two years of the B.S.Arch. are identical to the B.Arch. allowing students to switch between the two programs. In the first two years students learn the practical skills necessary of architecture but applicable for many other related disciplines such as design methodologies, visual and oral presentation and a full array of digital applications. Students also gain critical thinking skills required for active participation in today’s world: the social, cultural, and ethical framework in which we operate. The following two years can be customized according to the student’s interests in a profession that is expanding into an increasing number of fields and sub-fields. 

Faculty members

Ersin Altin, Vincent Benanti, Mark Bess, Andrew Bruno, John Cays, Aanya Chugh, John Cunningham, Arianna Deane, Martina Decker, Gabrielle Esperdy, Orlando Garcia, Julio Garcia Figueroa, Christopher Gardner, Caroline Grieco, Cleveland Harp, Kevin Hofmann, Benjamin Hollberg, Maria Hurtado de Mendoza, Grace Jeong, Hyojin Kim, Enkela Malellari, Maria Milans Del Bosch Gonzalez, Sandy Moore, Taro Narahara, Thomas Navin, Thomas Ogorzalek, Vera Parlac, Erin Pellegrino, Taryn Petrela, Luke Petrocelli, Gernot Riether, Kaveh Samiei, Anthony Schuman, Darius Sollohub, Rima Taher, Aldo Treville, Neena Verma, Andrzej Zarzycki, Michael Zdepski

Curriculum

The curriculum is grounded in professional accreditation requirements. The curriculum is based on a studio model and a project-based learning experience. At the 4th and 5th year students have many options to specialize in an increasingly broad field of architecture.

53 Required Architecture Credits
21 Architecture Electives
12 Free Electives
47 General University Requirements

133 Total Credits

For Degree Advising, please contact HCADadvising@njit.edu