BA / BS in Architecture | Ball State University Indiana
This preprofessional, four-year bachelor of science (BS) or bachelor of arts (BA) degree provides a solid grounding in the broad concepts and specific skills you need to study professional architecture at the graduate level. It establishes a firm understanding of the field of architecture and an expansive way to view the world.
As an entry-level student seeking a bachelor’s degree in the College of Architecture and Planning, you’ll follow a common course of study in the company of all of the other first-year students in the college. In the First-Year Program, you’ll build a broad and solid foundation in the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning—regardless of which of the three directions you’re planning as a major.
- School: College of Architecture and Planning
- Duration: 4 Years
- Designation: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Architecture
- Start Date: Fall, Spring
Studying this way underscores the point that environmental planning and design are interconnected with all other disciplines. And it helps all students understand how societal need relates to environmental context.
Once you’ve successfully completed the common First-Year Program, you’ll declare a major offered by one of the College of Architecture and Planning’s (CAP's) three departments: architecture, landscape architecture, or urban planning. If you’re interested in a career in landscape architecture or urban planning, you may apply for predeclaration into these two professional degrees.
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If you have not had previous architectural internship or work experience, each student is expected to complete a minimum 14-week professional internship. All State architectural registration boards require architecture graduates to complete a training period-usually at least 3 years-before they may sit for the licensing exam. Every State, with the exception of Arizona, has adopted the training standards established by the Intern Development Program, a branch of the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). These standards stipulate broad training under the supervision of a licensed architect. Most new graduates complete their training period by working as interns at architectural firms. Some States allow a portion of the training to occur in the offices of related professionals, such as engineers or general contractors. Architecture students who complete internships while still in school can count some of that time toward the 3-year training period. Interns in architectural firms may assist in the design of one part of a project, help prepare architectural documents or drawings, build models, or prepare construction drawings on CADD. Interns also may research building codes and materials or write specifications for building materials, installation criteria, the quality of finishes, and other, related details. |
Admission Requirements & Selection
Earning a spot in our First-Year Program is highly competitive, with an enrollment target of about 160 students. For that reason, check out our selection criteria to be sure you’re putting your best foot forward. One way to do so is to create and submit a student portfolio. It’s not required, but it’s a good idea.
In general, however, the majority of students admitted tend to be in the top 20 percent of their high school class, and they typically have SAT composite scores of at least 1120, or an ACT score of 24. As for transfer students, the most competitive applicants have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
A personal interview is not required, and neither is a portfolio. However, given the competitive nature of the application process, a portfolio is highly recommended in order to demonstrate to the CAP admissions committee your potential for achievement within the college. Also learn how to best prepare yourself in high school.
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