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Architectu ral Ed ucati on
N.C.State University
The Department of Architecture at N.C. State
University was established in 1948 as one of
two original academic components in the
School of Design. The School of Design
experienced a long period of development,
establishing a reputation for innovation. In
the fall of 2000, the department was given
school status and the school was granted
college status.
The College is presently led by Dean Marvin
J. Malecha, FAIA, who was appointed to the
position in August 1994. Robin Abrams, AlA,
AASLA, was appointed department head in
2008. Her title is now Head of the School of
Architecture.
The School of Architecture has grown its
mission and curricular offerings over the
years to include programs leading to the
following th ree degrees:
Bachelor of Environmental Design
in Architecture (BEDA)
A four-year pre-professional curriculum that
serves as the foundation for the two
advanced programs. The curriculum includes
a balance of general studies (English,
mathematics, science and humanities),
design studio courses and architectural
support courses (history, technology, methods
and theory).
Bachelor of Architecture ( B. ARCH)
A one-year professional curriculum that
builds on the four-year BEDA or other
equivalent program.
Master of Architecture (M. ARCH)
Three tracks lead to the professional M.ARCH
degree: Track I is a two-year program for
holders of the BEDA or equivalent four-year
pre-professional degree; Track ll is a
three-semester second professional degree
program for holders of the B. ARCH degree;
Track lll accepts students with degrees in
non-architectural fields into a three and one
half year program.
Both the B. ARCH and M. ARCH are professional
degrees accredited by the National
Architectural Accrediting Board. The most
recent accreditation action took place in
2QO6 extending accreditation of both
programs for six years. The College of Design
annually admits 120 freshmen and transfer
students. Following an interdisciplinary fall
semester, students begin their architectural
studies in the spring semester of the
first year. For information about the
undergraduate admissions standards and
procedures, contact the College of Design,
N.C. State University, Box 7701, Raleigh, NC
27695-7701.
Admissions to the B. ARCH and M.ARCH
programs are by application to the School of
Architecture. For additional information,
contact the School of Architecture, College of
Design, N.C. State University, Box 7701,
Raleigh, NC 27695-7701.
UNC Charlotte
The School of Architecture (formerly the
College of Architecture) at UNC Charlotte
graduated its first students with professional
degrees in 1976. ln 1999, the school received
its fifth consecutive full term accreditation
from the National Architectural Accreditation
Board. The college is presently led by Dean
Kenneth Lambla, AlA. The curriculum
provides a balance between theory and
application, and general and professional
education. Students may develop a double
major or minor in another field such as engineering,
business, computer or behavioral
science. The curriculum is organized into:
The Core Program
In the first three years of the undergraduate
program, students are enrolled in general
education and architectural courses. In studios
and seminars, which occur each semester,
students acquire the fundamentals of
visual design, problem solving, conceptualization
and environmental influences. The
third year studios focus upon building
designs that are site specific.In addition, students
extend their knowledge of architectural
history and technology while having the
opportunity to pursue individual interests
through architectural and general elective
seminars.
Advanced Program
In the fourth and fifth years, students select
design studios and seminars in accordance
with their individual study plan they
developed in their third year. In addition, to
the design thesis or comprehensive projects,
students enroll in studios and seminars
which focus on topics such as design
theories, programming, architectural
materials and technology, lighting design,
acoustics, wood and metals design/making,
community design, computer-aided design,
advanced studies in architectural history,
graphic explorations and other design issues.
The Bachelor of Arts is awarded at the end of
the fourth year and the professional degree,
Bachelor of Architecture, is awarded in the
fifth year.
Graduate Programs
A student with an undergraduate, non-architecture
degree may enroll in a three-year
plus one summer professional Master of
Architecture program. A student with an
undergraduate degree in architectural
studies may enroll in a two-year professional
Master of Architecture program. The final
year provides an opportunity for speciallyfocus
design exploration and research.
In collaboration with the Department of
Geography and Earth Science, the School of
Architecture also offers a Master of Arts in
Community Planning.
In addition, the School maintains the
Charlotte Community Design Studio in the
Center City area of Charlotte. The School's
International Studies programs include summer
studies in ltaly, Spain and study opportunities
in London, Mexico, Finland, and
Germany.
The School has an extensive visiting/parttime
faculty designer program that includes
numerous student-study fietd trips and special
exhibitions of art, architecture and
design. The School accepts transfer students
for advanced standing from other NAAB
schools. More detailed information may be
obtained by writing the School of
Architecture, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
28223.
208 I North Carolina Architecture'2008-2009