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General Catalog 2024-2025

Architectural Studies, B.S.


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The Department of Construction Management  

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

Program Description
The Architectural Studies (Pilot) program is unique and intimate, providing an excellent opportunity for one on one training. The Program’s size provides for small group instruction and individual mentoring. Through collaborative learning experiences students are given hands-on exposure to the AEC industry and the profession of Architecture. The program incorporates interdisciplinary courses that not only provide students with a solid understanding of the Profession of Architecture including: Programming, Planning, and Design concepts but also a working knowledge of construction to make them a valuable resource to the architecture profession.


Mission Statement
“To educate in the principles of design and construction creating professionals that inspire the global community with innovative, sustainable, and collaborative interpretations of the built environment.”

Major Requirements (58)


Architecture Electives (9 units)


Select three courses from the following:

Additional Requirements (17 units)


Other Degree Requirements


In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

  • American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
  • General Education Requirements (48 units)  - Architectural Studies majors are exempt from Area IC.
  • Multicultural and International (MI)
  • Upper-division Writing
  • Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total: 120 Units*


*General Education, MI, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. This total indicates 9 units of PHYS 2A  [B1], MATH 70  or MATH 75  [B4], and CM 180B  [IB] are used to satisfy the General Education requirements.
Note: Architectural Studies majors are exempt from G.E. Area IC. 
See advisor for details.

Advising Notes


  1. Courses in major requirements, mathematics, and the physical sciences taken CR/NC are not counted toward fulfillment of degree requirements.
  2. Students must achieve a “C” or better in major requirements, mathematics, and physical sciences courses.
  3. All architectural studies students must consult with their academic advisors at least once per academic year.
  4. All students enrolled in architectural studies courses are required to follow the “DISCOVERe Mobile Device Requirements” as established by the Department of Construction Management. The current version of these requirements can be found on the department website: http://fresnostate.edu/engineering/cm/documents/mobile-device-requirements2019real.pdf

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