architecture: what do I need?

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<p>this sounds like an interesting major…</p>

<p>but I am skeptical that some of its courses may not be so great…</p>

<p>As a transfer student, I am majoring in Law and Society, so I am fulfilling those course requirements at my JC…</p>

<p>so once I transfer to the University and want to do Architecture [suddenly decide to change the major] what are the courses I must take?</p>

<p>do you need math? please say no because I hate math…</p>

<p>physics I’ll be able to tolerate…</p>

<p>anyone can help me out? what courses are needed for architect. major?</p>

<p>thanks.</p>

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<p>anyone willing to answer, you’d be most helpful…</p>

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<p>Yes, you will most definitely need math and physics. The Architecture curriculum is very rigorous and unique. It takes someone who can blend the technical knowledge with creativity in design. Some students begin their studies with strong talent in only one of these areas, therefore need to develop the other side during school. </p>

<p>You should investigate a number of schools - there are about 125 architecture programs in the US. This link from the University of Illinois site should provide some more information for you. Good luck!</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.arch.uiuc.edu/admissions/undergrad/archprofession/[/url]”>http://www.arch.uiuc.edu/admissions/undergrad/archprofession/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>"The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole agency authorized to accredit US professional degree programs in architecture. Since most state registration boards in the United States require any applicant for licensure to have graduated from a NAAB-accredited program, obtaining such a degree is an essential aspect of preparing for the professional practice of architecture.
There are currently 113 schools offering NAAB accredited professional programs in architecture, leading to the Master of Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree. In addition, 3 schools, intending to establish professional degree programs in architecture, have been granted candidacy status by the NAAB. "</p>

<p>This is the info off the NAAB website. Below is the link:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.naab.org/cal_cat1724/cal_cat.htm[/url]”>http://www.naab.org/cal_cat1724/cal_cat.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Use the box at the bottom to pick which type of program you are interested in and the list will provide info by region and state. Once the list is provided links are then shown for each individual school. Visiting the respective schools and viewing their curriculum, admissions requirements, and portfolio requirements will illuminate the great variety in the different schools. Some require Calc I and II while some only require business calculus, some require Physics I and II and some no physics, at the collegiate level. Some require pre-calc and physics at the high school level. It all varies and how much architecture exposure is given also varies and that can be seen by examining the course requirements for a Bachelors of Architecture or a Masters.</p>

<p>Some schools do offer the major of architecture without the two approved programs. In oreder to practice, after obtaining a BS or BA, a student has to the either go on to the Masters or another Bachelors.</p>

<p>My DD (a senior in hs) has gone through all this in order to figure out which program she wanted. And she has commented on how very different they are in scope and focus, but if you want to practice after you graduate you must attend one of the two types of programs listed by the NAAB.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

<p>Kat</p>

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<p>Here’s an article from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture that may be useful:
<a href=“http://www.acsa-arch.org/highSchoolPrep.html[/url]”>http://www.acsa-arch.org/highSchoolPrep.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;