Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University)

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Academic Program Code: 605

This program is a pre-architecture degree designed to transfer to Lawrence Technological University (LTU) for a Master of Architecture Degree. Students completing this program will be able to transfer to LTU as a Junior. It builds a foundation in architectural skills, mathematics, science, and general education.

General Education Courses

English Composition and Communications

All students must take EN 101.

EN 101 - English Composition-1 Credit Hours: 3
EN 102 - English Composition-2 Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) of the following EN courses.

EN 233 - Poetry Credit Hours: 3
EN 235 - Drama Credit Hours: 3
EN 270 - Multicultural Literature Credit Hours: 3
AND
AT 105 - History of Art Before 1400 Credit Hours: 3
OR
AT 106 - History of Art Since 1400 Credit Hours: 3

Social Sciences

Select one (1) of the following HS courses.

HS 101 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit Hours: 4
HS 102 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit Hours: 4
HS 120 - World History to 1500 CE Credit Hours: 3
HS 121 - World History since 1500 CE Credit Hours: 3
AND
PS 110 - American Government Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Select one (1) Lab/Non Lab Natural Sciences General Education Elective from a discipline other than PH.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
PH 125 - College Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4

Mathematics

Select one (1) of the following Mathematics courses.

MA 131 - Precalculus Credit Hours: 5
OR
MA 133 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1 Credit Hours: 5

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Courses

AR 105 - Construction Materials 1 Credit Hours: 3
AR 106 - Construction Materials 2 Credit Hours: 3
AR 111 - Orientation to Architecture Credit Hours: 2
AR 119 - Introduction to Architectural CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 120 - Architectural Working Drawings 1 Credit Hours: 4
AR 129 - Architectural 3D CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 201 - Architectural Graphics-1 Credit Hours: 3
AR 202 - Architectural Graphics-2 Credit Hours: 3
AR 218 - Sustainable Residential Design Credit Hours: 3
AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design 1 Principles Credit Hours: 3
AT 150 - Three Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

Transfer Notes

A grade standard of 3.0 GPA is required of a student for automatic admission into the Master of Architecture program at LTU. Lower GPA (2.75 or above) may qualify on a case-by-case basis.

A portfolio is required for an incoming student from Grand Rapids Community College.