Bachelor of Science in Architecture - Architectural Design

University of Colorado - Denver

The Department of Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver offers a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree program on the downtown Denver campus. The program’s design studio-based curriculum combines critical thinking with active making in pursuit of creative solutions to contemporary design problems. In their first three years of study, students learn the fundamentals of design, how to apply them to the design of buildings, neighborhoods and cities, and how to graphically communicate a design solution. All BS Architecture students will take common required foundational courses (57-60 credit hours) to learn the fundamentals of design, how to apply them to the design of buildings, neighborhoods and cities, and how to graphically communicate a design solution. Before their final two semesters of the program, students in the BS Architecture program will choose one of two tracks with different course requirements. All students are enrolled in the Architectural Studies Track when declaring the BS Architecture major. Before the final two semesters in the program, students must choose to either stay in the Architectural Studies Track or opt-into the Architectural Design Track. Each track has 24 credits of specified course work to complete the degree. Students should meet with their CAP academic advisor for guidance on determining which track is best suited for their academic and professional goals The Architectural Design Track is for students who desire additional Design Studios to hone their design skills. This track also prescribes additional history and technical course work to support design thinking and application.