Architecture
Major
What
is Architecture?
Architecture is the art or practice
of designing and building structures, especially habitable
ones. Architects have a key role in the shaping of our
environment. They are involved in design activities that
range in scale from city and community design to house
and furniture design. They work in with planners, engineers,
and graphic designers. They work in large and small offices
in both the public and private sector.
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What
are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?
This program cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond this general major. Various specializations related
to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations offered include,
but are not limited to:
Architectural
Drafting |
Interior
Architecture |
Landscape
Architecture |
Architectural
Engineering |
Architectural
Environmental Design |
Interior
Design |
Architectural
Technology |
Urban
and Regional Planning |
Building
Science |
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Architecture?
Architecture majors must possess basic
skills in computer operation, computer software, and critical
thinking on a variety of social, political, historical,
and environmental issues. Architecture majors are often
inquisitive, analytical, scientific, observant, able to
think abstractly, able to solve math problems, able to
draw, and understand scientific theories.
Architecture majors have many hobbies
that may include the use computers, drawing, conducting
experiments, writing, and an interest in nature and art.
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What
Courses Do Architecture Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Architectural
Design |
Structures |
Art |
Technical
Integration |
History |
Tectonics
(Earthquakes) |
Integrated
Building Systems |
Theory
of Architecture |
Materials |
Urban
Theory |
Methods
of Construction |
World
Architecture |
Professional
Practice |
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What
Types of Positions do Architecture Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
| Architect |
Public
Administration |
Teaching |
| Contracting |
Research |
Industrial
and Space |
| Design |
Real
Estate Development |
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Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University
Departments to Consider
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Other fine institutions offering this
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Two-Year
College Curriculums to Consider
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