Architecture, B.Arch.: 150 units

Major Required Core: 115 units

• ARC 1020 - Visual Literacy and Civilization: An Architect’s View (2) (C2a)
• ARC 1022A - Visual Literacy and Civilization: An Architect’s View Activity (1) (C2a)

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• ARC 3610 - World Architecture before the Renaissance (2) (C1) and
• ARC 3612 - World Architecture before the Renaissance Discussion (1) (C1)

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• AH 2301 - World Art: Prehistory through Medieval Europe (3) (C1)

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• ARC 4630 - Interpreting Architecture (3) (C3)
• COM 2204 - Advocacy and Argument (3) (A1)
• ENG 2105 - Written Reasoning (3) (A3)
• ENV 1010 - Introduction to Design Theories and Methods (2) (E)
• ENV 1010L - Introduction to Design Theories and Methods Laboratory (1) (E)
• MAT 1060 - Trigonometry (3) (B4)
• PHY 1210 - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat (3) (B1)
• PHY 1210L - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat Laboratory (1) (B3)

Major Electives: 12 units

Select 12 units from list.  The Department of Architecture offers 8-10 electives per semester.

• ARC 4110 - Study Abroad Seminar 1 (3)
• ARC 4120 - Study Abroad Seminar 2 (3)
• ARC 4130 - China Study Abroad Seminar 1 (3)
• ARC 4140 - China Study Abroad Seminar 2 (3)
• ARC 4150 - Topics in Urban Form of the Americas (3)
• ARC 4160 - Drawing as Theory (2)
• ARC 4162A - Drawing as Theory Activity (1)
• ARC 4170 - Advanced Urban Design (3)
• ARC 4180 - Architecture and Urbanism (3)
• ARC 4190 - Urbanism and Film (3)
• ARC 4250 - Advanced Structural Theory (3)
• ARC 4260 - Advanced Structural Design (3)
• ARC 4310 - Sustainable Technology (3)
• ARC 4320 - High Performance Design (3)
• ARC 4340 - Tools for Sustainability (3)
• ARC 4350 - Advanced Architectural Lighting (3)
• ARC 4360 - Advanced Sustainable Design (3)
• ARC 4370 - Carbon Neutral Architectural Design (3)
• ARC 4440 - Advanced Architectural Materials Research (3)
• ARC 4510A - Advanced Digital Modeling Activity (3)
• ARC 4520A - Advanced Digital Design Media Activity (3)
• ARC 4530A - Digitally Enhanced Construction and Fabrication Activity (3)
• ARC 4540A - Interactive Media for Architects Activity (3)
• ARC 4560A - Animation and Simulation Design Methods Activity (3)
• ARC 4570 - Robotic Architectural Environments (3)
• ARC 4610 - Senior Project Research and Programming (3)
• ARC 4620 - Senior Project Material and Structural Integration (3)
• ARC 4650 - Contemporary Architecture (3)
• ARC 4670 - California Architecture (3)
• ARC 4680 - Latin American Architecture (3)
• ARC 4690 - Topics in Southern California Architecture (3)
• ARC 4700 - Advanced Preservation Design (3)
• ARC 4740 - Managing a Design Firm (3)
• ARC 4750 - Teaching Practicum (1-3)
• ARC 4760A - Neutra VDL Docents Activity (3)
• ARC 4770A - Archives Practicum Activity (3)
• ARC 4780 - Indigenous Architecture (3)
• ARC 4790 - Topics in Preservation (3)
• ARC 4800 - Architecture and Historic Preservation (3)
• ARC 4810 - Behavioral Factors in Architecture (3)
• ARC 4820 - Architectural Programming (3)
• ARC 4840S - Community Practicum Service Learning (3)
• ARC 4850 - Design Issues in Housing (3)
• ARC 4860 - Institutional Environments (3)
• ARC 4870 - Healthcare Architecture, Planning and Design (3)
• ARC 4880 - Healthcare Facility Design and Sustainability (3)
• ARC 4890 - Integrated Project Delivery for Healthcare Facility Design (3)
• ARC 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• ARC 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
• ARC 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

Note(s):

In addition to the required courses of 1^st and 2^nd year, to enter the 3^rd year of the program, students must:

• Pass a Portfolio Review.

  • Effective Dec. 17, 2024: Portfolio requirement is satisfied through the completion of ARC 2021 and 2021A with a passing grade

• Satisfy the Graduation Writing Test

• Hold an in-major GPA of 2.0 or greater

Professional Practice Requirement: 500 hours

Prior to graduation, all students are required to register for NCARB IDP and fulfill 500 hours of internship through NCARB. For more information, please see the department website.

General Education Requirements: 48 units

Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are required, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.

For an alternative and interdisciplinary way to complete some of their GE requirements, students may choose the Interdisciplinary General Education program, see below. 

Interdisciplinary General Education: 21 units

An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, and D available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program.  Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major.  Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information.

How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements:

 revised 07/17/2024

American Institutions: 6 units

Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Area D1 and D2.

American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 3 units

Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement.  Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements.

Graduation Writing Test

All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT).  The test must be taken by the semester following completion of 60 units for undergraduates.