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architecturaleducationN.C. State UniversityThe Department of Architecture at N.C. State University was established in 1 948 as oneof two original academic components in the School of Design. The School of Designexperienced a long period of development, establishing a reputation for innovation. Inthe fall of 2000, the department was given school status and the school was grantedcollege status.The College is presently led by Dean Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, who was appointed tothe position in August 1994. Robin Abrams, Ph.D., AlA, was appointed Head of theSchool of Architecture, and leads the school as the first woman to hold that position.The School of Architecture has grown its mission and curricular offerings over theyears to include programs leading to the following three degrees:Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture(BEDA)A four-year pre-professional curriculum that serves as the foundation for the twoadvanced programs. The curriculum includes a balance of general studies (English,mathematics, science and humanities), design studio courses and architecturalsupport courses (history, technology, methods and theory).Bachelor of Architecture (8. ARCH)A one-year professional curriculum that builds on the four-year BEDA or otherequivalent program.Master of Architecture (M. ARCH)Three tracks lead to the professional M. ARCH degree: Track / is a two-year programfor holders of the BEDA or equivalent four-year pre-professional degree; Track llis a three-semester second professional degree program for holders of the B. ARCHdegree; Track I ll accepts students with degrees in non-architectural fields into athree and one half year program.Both the B. ARCH and M. ARCH are professional degrees accredited by the NationalArchitectural Accrediting Board. The most recent accreditation action took placein 2006 extending accreditation of both programs for six years. The College ofDesign annually admits 130 freshmen and transfer students into one of five studiobasedprograms. Following an interdisciplinary fall semester, students begin theirarchitectural studies in the spring semester of the first year. For information about theundergraduate admissions standards and procedures, contact the College of Design,N.C. State University, 8ox7701, Raleigh, NC27695-7701.Admissions to the B. ARCH and M.ARCH programs are by application to the School ofArchitecture. For additional information, contact the School of Architecture, College ofDesign, N.C. State University, 8ox7701, Raleigh, NC27695-7701.UNC CharlotteThe School of Architecture, within the College of Arts + Architecture, at UNC Charlottegraduated its first students with professional degrees in 1976.In 2010, the Schoolreceived its seventh consecutive fullterm accreditation from the National ArchitecturalAccreditation Board (NAAB). The College is led by Dean Kenneth Lambla, AlA, and theSchool of Architecture is led by Director Christopher Jarrett. The curriculum providesa balance between theory and application, and general and professional education.Students may pursue a double major or minor in another field such as urban design,urban studies, art, construction management, and business/real estate development.The curriculum is organized as follows:Undergraduate ProgramsBachelor of Arts in Architecture (8.A. in Arch.)Bachelor of Architecture (8. Arch.)In the fall semester of the fourth year, students may elect to pursue one of twoprofessional degrees in architecture granted by the School: 1) the Bachelor ofArchitecture (B. Arch.) is the professional"undergraduate-level program" leading tothe NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree; or 2) the Master of Architecture(M. Arch.) is the professional"graduate-level program" leading to the NAAB-accreditedMaster of Architecture degree.For the B. Arch. degree, students complete an additional one-year curriculumconsisting of a comprehensive architectural design project coupled with advancedcourses in building technology, professional practice and architectural electives. TheBachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) is awarded at the end of the fifth year.Graduate ProgramsMaster of Architecture (M. Arch.)Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.)The Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) is the professional 'graduate-level program" inarchitecture leading to the NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture degree. The M.Arch. provides flexibility for both students who have a degree in a field other thanarchitecture (Ml-track) as well as those who have an undergraduate degree (8.A. orB.S.)with a major in architecture (Mll+rack).Ml-track students complete a three-year curriculum that begins in the second sessionof the summer semester. In the first year, students acquire the fundamentals of visualand spatial design, problem solving, conceptualization and environmental influences.In addition to design studio, they take introductory coursework in architecturalhistory and theory, building technology, and visual skills. ln the second year, Ml-trackstudents are aligned with the curriculum for Mll-track students, completing a two-yearcurriculum consisting of a comprehensive architectural design project and advancedgraduate design studios coupled with courses in contemporary theory, designmethodology, building technology, professional practice and architectural electives.The final year provides an opportunity for advanced, focused design exploration andresearch.The Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.) is a 12-month, three-semester program focusingon cities and suburbs that are being reshaped by shifting demographics, globalcapital, information technology and environmental sustainability. The M.U.D. Programis located off-campus, in the University's Center City Building in Uptown Charlotte.Dual-degrees with Geography and Business are available for both the M. Arch. andM.U.D. degree programs.Within the school, there are several research centers and laboratories that provide apoint of contact for students to engage in funded research projects with the faculty.Research in high performance building and optimization protocols, day lighting andenergy analysis, digital design and interactive visualization, and urban design takesfull advantage of the schools'advanced computing, software and digitalfabricationfacilities.The school's International Summer Study programs travelto diverse destinationsthat have recently included China, ltaly, Spain and Portugal, and Switzerland, with anupcoming trip planned for Eastern European capital cities. The SoA regularly hostsexchange students, and SoA students have opportunities to study abroad at otherinstitutions in China, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Finland, England, Mexicoand Australia.The school accepts transfer students for advanced standing from other NAABaccreditedschools. More detailed information may be obtained by going to www.soa.uncc.edu or by writing the School of Architecture, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte,NC 28223.The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (B.A. in Arch.) is the pre-professional, four-yearundergraduate program in architecture. In the first three years, students are enrolledin general education and core architecture courses, including architectural designstudio in the first year. In design studios and seminars, which occur each semester,students acquire the fundamentals of visual and spatial design, problem solving,conceptualization, technology and environmental influences. In the fourth year,students select design studios and seminars related to topical interests such as energyand sustainability, digital design methods, urban design and conceptual themes. Inaddition, students extend their knowledge of architectural history and technologywhile having the opportunity to pursue individual interests through architecturalelective seminars. The B.A. in Arch. is awarded at the end of the fourth year.171