Architecture, BA: Intensive Design
The Intensive Major in Architecture is for students in the Design Concentration who intend to pursue a graduate professional degree in architecture. Students in the Intensive Major enroll in their senior year in the technology courses offered in the first year of the Master of Architecture Professional Degree Program. Those accepted into a Masters of Architecture professional degree program may be granted advanced placement at that program's discretion, based on their undergraduate academic performance.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 36. Double majors may entail more course units.
Application requirements: At least Sophomore Standing. Please consult with the Undergraduate Chair for other important criteria.
For more information: www.architecture.sas.upenn.edu
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 17 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Architecture Requirements | ||
| Architecture courses must be taken in the following sequence: | ||
| ARCH 1010 | Introduction to Design | 1 |
| or ARCH 1020 | Introduction to Architecture | |
| ARCH 2010 | Design Fundamentals I | 1.5 |
| ARCH 2020 | Design Fundamentals II | 1.5 |
| ARCH 3010 | Architecture Design I | 2 |
| ARCH 3020 | Architecture Design II | 2 |
| ARCH 3110 | Theory I | 1 |
| ARCH 4010 | Advanced Design Workshop | 2 |
| ARCH 4120 | Theory II | 1 |
| ARCH 4310 | Construction I | 0.5 |
| ARCH 4320 | Construction II | 1 |
| ARCH 4330 | Building Systems Integration | 0.5 |
| ARCH 4350 | Structures I | 0.5 |
| ARCH 4360 | Structures II | 0.5 |
| Art History Requirements | ||
| ARTH 2810 | Modern Architecture, from the Enlightenment to the Present | 1 |
| Select one course in with the AARH attribute | 1 | |
| Culture, Society, and the City Requirement | ||
| Select one course with the AARC attribute | 1 | |
| Environmental Science Requirement | ||
| Select one course with the AARE attribute | 1 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Internship and/or Research Experience | ||
| Total Course Units | 36 | |
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Each major has a designated Sector that will be auto-completed upon the declaration of the major. The remaining sectors must be fulfilled by non-major courses. For more information, check the Policy Statement.
Honors
A minimum GPA of 3.75 in ARCH courses is required.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.