Preparatory Programs
Pre-Architecture
Advisor: Terry Lerch, Industrial and Engineering
Technology, IT 100 774-3033. E-mail: lerch1t@cmich.edu
Architects
plan, design and inspect the construction of all types of
buildings, including private homes, offices, hospitals,
laboratories, theatres, libraries, museums, schools and
factories. Some architects have private practices and work
alone although most architects work as members of a team
under the direction of a project manager or a more
experienced architect. Their work requires using design,
engineering, managerial and supervisory skills to produce
structures that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and
safe.
There are architectural schools in Michigan. Landscape
architecture is also available. Applicants should transfer
after completing a maximum of two years of professional
course work at CMU. Students should apply to the
architectural school by January of the second year of
studies. Accredited degree programs typically include: 1) a
four-year, nonprofessional baccalaureate degree followed by
a two-year, master of architecture degree; 2) a five-year
bachelor of architecture degree; and 3) a six-year
curriculum leading to a master of architecture degree.
No special examinations are generally required for admission
to the architectural schools. The architectural schools
review the quality and content of all previous academic
education, personal statements of professional purpose and
letters of recommendation. A number of architectural schools
may require an architectural related essay and/or a
portfolio of art and architectural related projects.
Typically, a student will transfer to an architectural
school after a maximum of two years. Coursework must include
extensive art/design classes, together with two courses in
English Composition, a minimum of one course each in
calculus and physics. Additional courses are to be selected
from the areas of: humanities, natural sciences, social
sciences and introductory computer science.
A Typical First Semester Schedule at CMU:
ART 105 (3) or ART 115 (3)
MTH 130 (4) or MTH 132 (4)
ENG 101 (3) or SDA 101 (3)
Humanities electives (6)
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