Architectural Design Studies
What is architectural design studies?
Why architectural design studies at OSU?
Career paths
There are many paths an architectural design studies major can take. Potential jobs include:
- Project Managers
- Real Estate Developer
- Project Renderer
- Fabrication Designer
- Community Planner
Highlights
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The Design Management and Leadership concentration prepares graduates for careers in design and project management, design marketing, real estate, and other strategic design fields. It also prepares students for advanced studies in business, entrepreneurship, and real estate among other disciplines.
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The Design Thinking and Communication concentration prepares graduates for careers in design thinking, visual communication, allied arts, and other creative design fields. It also prepares students for advanced studies in art, graphics, communication, and fabrication, among other disciplines.
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The Design, Culture, and Urban Studies concentration prepares graduates for careers in public design, planning, cultural studies, and other creative fields in the civic arena. It also prepares students for advanced studies in planning, policy, urban design, social studies, and other creative disciplines in the public domain.
- The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design prepares graduates for a diverse range of fields in the industry of architecture and beyond. There are three concentrations that generally fall into the categories of design management, design thinking, and design culture. The curriculum begins with foundational design and educational coursework that is common across all concentrations. After foundational coursework, students pursue a combination of core and elective coursework governed by their selected concentration.
Scholarship Opportunities
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology offers a variety of competitive scholarships. To learn more, view all CEAT scholarship opportunities.