Architecture is a profession that combines art and science in near equal measures;
the technical demands of a work of architecture are equally as important as the way
in which the building responds to human needs and the context and culture. Students
of architecture must be ready and willing to commit to the math and science demanded
of the required technical courses, while at the same time being appreciative of the
artistic endeavor.
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, many times those challenges come in
the form of design competitions.
OSU graduates are consistently offered employment opportunities in many of the best
architectural offices in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. Possible job titles
include:
Architectural and engineering managers
Architects in Professional Practice
Project Manager
Designer
5year NAAB-accredited degree
designed to provide an education to students entering the practice of architecture
Highlights
Curriculum
The program's curriculum provides students with a well-rounded studio-based education
accompanied by supporting core areas of emphasis in technology, architectural history
and theory, and architectural management.
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.
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’s curriculum provides students with a well-rounded studio-based education
accompanied by supporting core areas of emphasis in technology, architectural history
and theory, and architectural management. Computers and digital applications are integrated
throughout the design experience of the program.
The record of OSU students’ achievements in the design studio is evidenced by their
successes in regional, national and international architectural design competitions.
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 upon the Integrative
Design of the Building Envelope, which concerns a specific technical aspect of building
design of interest to the student.
Minors
The minors are 21 credit hours each, and can be completed alongside the major of Architecture.
A twelve credit hour Graduate Certificate is available in the Integrative Design of
the Building Envelope, which focuses upon a specific technical aspect of building
design of interest to the student.
Scholarship Opportunities
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology offers a variety of competitive
scholarships. To learn more,view all CEAT scholarship opportunities.