Description

The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Preservation (B.S. Arch Pres) is a four year, 122 credit undergraduate degree program that incorporates two years of Architecture Foundation Studies. The program’s junior and senior years require 60 credits hours, made up of 29 required architecture credits, 4 required chemistry credits, 6 General Education credits and 18 elective credits. Together with the 62 credits of the Architecture Foundation Studies program, this makes up the 122 credits required for the B.S Architectural Preservation degree. It is a guaranteed degree path for all undergraduate students in the Architecture Department in good standing in the University at the end of their second year.

The B.S. Architectural Preservation program centers on preservation design and addresses issues of cultural heritage and community based preservation. The program is well suited for students interested in research and application of architectural and historical knowledge. The degree offers an introduction to architectural preservation, the agencies and frameworks within which it is carried out locally, nationally, and internationally, and examines a number of global, national and local case studies. It offers an overview of research methods utilized in preservation practice and requires that students undertake an in depth capstone research investigation of a selected case study. Graduates of the program will be equipped to work under the supervision of an architect or an architectural historian to document historical buildings, undertake archival research or other more general aspects of architectural practice not requiring licensure. They may qualify to apply for graduate studies in architecture, architectural preservation or a related discipline at another institution.

Students in this program are offered four courses (13 credits) specifically in the field of architectural preservation. They undertake courses in architectural history, theory and technology with other architecture majors and are required to complete one chemistry laboratory course. The program offers 18 elective credits, enabling students to obtain a minor in the College of Liberal Arts as part of their degree. Suggested fields include but are not limited to art history, history, geography and urban studies, American studies.
International study is strongly encouraged at Temple Rome or Temple Japan.