If you are planning to make a visit to the campus, a map is available to help you locate our facilities. It also provides general directions to the campus from each of the major highways serving the Carbondale area. The four-year curriculum in architectural studies offers the beginning level of education for those who intend to pursue a career in the profession of architecture or a related field. A structured sequencing of courses is included which provides for a gradual interactive development of required knowledge and skills. This preprofessional preparation is combined with the core curriculum courses to provide a comprehensive scholarly foundation for advancement.
Graduates are prepared to immediately become productive employees or to pursue graduate degrees.
You will find that the education you receive provides a base for a wide range of career opportunities. A recent study identifies over 100 career options for architecture graduates. In addition to the traditional career options in architecture, opportunities exist in interior design, landscape design, engineering fields, government, education, planning, historic preservation, and facility management. If your interests are in the construction industry, some of the fields open to you are construction management, field management, office administration, material sales, cost analysis, and feasibility consulting. The degree currently meets the minimum education requirements for licensure in architecture in the State of Illinois as overseen by the Department of Professional Regulation.