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PVAMU School of Architecture

Dean Contact Information
Dr. Ikhlas Sabouni
Prairie View A&M University
L.W. Minor Street, Room 100
P.O. Box 519; MS 2100
Phone: 936.261.9800
Fax: 936.261.9826

Curriculum

programs
 
 
 

CURRICULUM: Bachelor of Architecture Degree

  (167 Semester Credit Hours)  
  GENERAL UNIVERSITY COURSES 33
  Communication, written and oral 9
  History 6
  Math 3
 

Natural Sciences

6
 

Political Science

6
  Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
     
  UNIVERSITY/SCHOOL COMMON COURSES 9
 

Humanities (History and Theory of Architecture I)

3
  Visual & Performing Arts (Arch Design Studio I) 3
  Intro to Computing (Intro to Multimedia Computing) 3
     
  MAJOR REQUIREMENTS & ELECTIVES 93
  Design  
 

Architecture Design II 6

6
  Architecture Design III, IV 12
  Architecture Design V, VI 12
  Architecture Design VII, VIII 12
  Architecture Design IX, X 12
  Urban Design Studio (elective) 6
  Computing & Graphics  
 

Visual Communications

3
  Introduction to Computer Aided Design. 3
  Computer Aided Design 3
  Advanced Computer Aided Design (elective) 3
  Presentation Techniques (elective) 3
  Technology  
  Materials and Methods I, II 6
  Structural Systems I 4
  Structural Systems II, III 6
  Environmental Systems I, II 6
 

Construction Documents and Codes I

3
  Construction Estimating (elective) 3
  Alternative Energy Design (elective) 3
  History, Theory & Practice  
 

History and Theory of Architecture II, III

6
  Project Planning and Feasibility 3
  Methods of Research 3
  Professional Practice 3
  Theory & Method in Architecture (elective) 3
 

Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse (elective)

3
  Site & Urban Planning (elective) 3
  Architectural Internship (elective) 6
  Urban Planning (elective) 3
  Landscape Architecture (elective)  3
  Introduction To Interior Design (elective) 3
  Interior Materials (elective) 3