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

Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work from the General Education course list. Course work must be selected as directed in the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) course from the list below.
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective from a subject other than AT.

AT 105 - History of Art Before 1400 Credit Hours: 3
OR
AT 106 - History of Art Since 1400 Credit Hours: 3
Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select two (2) Social Sciences General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas. You should select courses in alignment with Lawrence Tech University General Education courses.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Natural Sciences

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

PH 125 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 5
Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Mathematics

Select one (1) of the following Mathematics General Education Elective courses options.

MA 108 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
AND
MA 110 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 4
MA 129 - Survey of Calculus Credit Hours: 5
MA 131 - Precalculus Credit Hours: 5
MA 133 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 5

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Courses

AR 105 - Construction Materials I Credit Hours: 3
AR 106 - Construction Materials II 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 I Credit Hours: 4
AR 129 - Architectural 3D CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 201 - Architectural Graphics I Credit Hours: 3
AR 202 - Architectural Graphics II Credit Hours: 3
AR 218 - Sustainable Residential Design Credit Hours: 3
AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design I 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 Lawrence Technological University. 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.