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What is architecture?

Architecture is a profession that combines art and science in near equal measures; the technical demands of a work of architecture are as important as the way in which the building responds to human needs, context, and culture. Students of architecture must be ready and willing to commit to the math and science required for technical courses, while embracing the artistic nature of architecture.  

Why architecture at OSU?

Dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a community of like-minded students create a learning environment that is unmatched. Students are challenged through the studio-based approach to design education, requiring creative and unique solutions to design projects and competitions.

Career paths

OSU graduates are consistently offered employment opportunities in many of the best architecture offices in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. Possible job titles include:

5year NAAB-accredited degree

designed to provide an education to students entering the practice of architecture

Highlights

Curriculum

Architecture student works on scaled model of building

The program's curriculum provides students with a well-rounded studio-based education accompanied by supporting courses in technology, architectural history and theory, and architectural management among other important subjects.

Highlights and Achievements

The record of OSU students' achievements in the design studio is evidenced by their success in regional, national, and international architectural design competitions among many other accomplishments.

  • The five-year NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree is the most economical route available for students wishing to enter the professional practice of architecture and become a licensed architect.
  • The program emphasizes timeless methods of sketching, drawing, and modeling.
  • The program emphasizes computers and digital applications which are integrated throughout the curriculum and student design experience.
  • A one-month study abroad experience is required for all Architecture majors; the school offers programs led by OSU faculty in Europe and Asia.
  • A twelve-credit hour Graduate Certificate is available, focused on the Integrative Design of the Building Envelope, which concerns the technical nature of building design of interest to the student.
  • Graduates with a degree in architecture must also gain relevant experience in practice and pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) through programs governed by the National Council of Registration Boards (NCARB) prior to becoming a licensed architect.

Minors

  • The minors are 21-23 credit hours each and can be completed alongside the major of Architecture (except for Architectural Studies: Design). Minors are available in the subjects of architecture and entrepreneurship (ASAE), design (ASDS), and history and theory (ASHT).

Scholarship Opportunities

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology offers a variety of competitive scholarships. To learn more, view all CEAT scholarship opportunities.

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