B.S. in Architechure
Fairmont, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Fairmont State is the only University in West Virginia that offers degrees for the study of architecture.
The mission of the Architecture Program is to educate aspiring architects to be creative thinkers who pursue architecture as an integrative process. Design, history, theory, culture, sustainability, and the realities of practice are interpreted both within the unique character and dynamics of the Appalachian region and within the modern global community. The program focuses on the making of architecture and urban interventions within the fabric of smaller American towns and cities in the greater Appalachian region.
The four-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree provides a well-rounded education, and a foundational core of design, architectural history, and theory, and building technology coursework as the first phase of professional education for the general practice of architecture. Upper-level studios for this degree seek methodological, technological, and theoretical syntheses by working through a wide range of design inquiries and projects. The program further equips students with the fundamental knowledge and basic skills for entry-level positions in the profession, or the ability to pursue a professional graduate degree in architecture at Fairmont State or at other institutions.
Accreditation
The Master of Architecture Program at Fairmont State is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) effective January 1, 2022.
Architecture students who earn a baccalaureate degree are qualified for entry-level positions such as designer or architectural technician. They may be employed in architectural offices, engineering offices, corporations or businesses, which produce their own in house construction documents, and construction-related fields.
Model Schedule
Freshman First Semester
- Arch 1000 Design Fundamentals Hour: 4
- Engl 1101 Written English I Hour: 3
- Math 1530 College Algebra Hour: 3
- Art 1120 Art Appreciation Hour: 3
- Grfx 1111 Imaging I Foundations Hour: 3
- Soar 1199 Freshman Seminar Hour: 1
Total 17
Freshman Second Semester
- Arch 1050 Design Fundamentals Hour: 4
- Math 1540 Trig And Elementary Functions Hour: 3
- Personal Development Hour: 3
- Engl 1102 Written English Ii Hour: 3
- Comm 2200 Oral Communication Hour: 3
Total 16
Sophomore First Semester
- Arch 2000 Design I: Foundation Hour: 4
- Arch 2060 Building Technology I Hour: 4
- Arch 2010 Architectural History I Hour: 3
- Phys1101 Introduction To Physics Hour: 4
Total 15
Sophomore Second Semester
- Arch 2050 Design Ii: Foundation Hour: 4
- Arch 2020 Architectural History Ii Hour: 3
- Mech 1100 Statics Hour: 3
- Humanities elective Hour: 3
- Program Elective Hour: 3
Total 16
Junior First Semester
- Arch 3000 Design Iii: Site Hour: 6
- Mech 2200 Strength Of Materials Hour: 4
- Social Science Elective Hour: 3
- Program Elective Hour: 3
Total 16
Junior Second Semester
- Arch 3050 Design Iv: Urban Hour: 6
- Civl 2290 Introduction To Structures Hour: 3
- Arch 3010 Sustainable Design Hour: 3
- Citizenship Elective Hour: 3
Total 15
Senior First Semester
- Arch 4000 Design V: Technology Hour: 6
- Arch 4060 Building Technology Ii Hour: 4
- Arch 3060 Architecture Portfolio Hour: 3
- Program Elective Hour: 3
Total 16
Senior Second Semester
- Arch 4050 Design Vi: Design/build Hour: 6
- Arch 4030 Mechanical And Electrical Systems Hour: 4
- Program Elective Hour: 3
- Program Elective Hour: 2
Total 15