More information may be obtained from the architecture courses page, the Undergraduate Catalog , or Sherry Bryan-Hagge , Architecture Program Coordinator. All students wishing to major in Architecture must submit a Portfolio and be approved for admission into the upper level courses. This is done at the middle of the second year. Students must also complete the Incoming Evaluation for Architecture in order to enroll in architecture courses. More information may be obtained from Sherry Bryan-Hagge , Architecture Program Coordinator.
All faculty members hold a professional degree in architecture or in civil engineering.
Faculty interests include architectural design, structural and mechanical systems, codes and contracts, affordable residential design, urban design, preservation, and design foundations. And, practicing professionals and intern architects participate in critiques and also work with students in other ways to enhance the overall learning experience. The Architecture Program facilities include three design studios, classroom facilities, a CAD Lab, and several support spaces. All students enrolled in a design studio course have 24-hour access to their dedicated space within the appropriate studio. Each year, the Architecture Program is involved in bringing prominent local architects and designers such as J. Carson Looney, Frank Ricks, Darrell Russell, and Jim Williamson into the design studios.