Curriculum
ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Explore your passion for design and innovation with our Architecture program. Fully articulated with the University of Utah, our curriculum offers a seamless transfer for students pursuing advanced degrees. Stay on track with our graduation map, designed to guide your academic journey.
Exciting Updates Coming Fall 2025!
Our curriculum is evolving to meet the demands of the future. Starting Fall 2025, new changes will enhance your learning experience and prepare you for success in the architectural field, reflecting the University of Utah current curriculum.
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Curriculum changes 2025 - 2026
Important information: The following changes will NOT be applied until Academic year 2025 - 2026, starting in the Fall. Courses taken prior to the curriculum change WILL be honored.
Please refer to the table below for course number and name changes:
| Prefix | Current Number | Current Title | Previous Number | Previous Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH | 1010 | Design Contexts | 1010 | Intro to Design Professions |
| ARCH | 1630 | Basic Architectural Communication I | 1130 | Basic Drawing |
| ARCH | 2630 | Design Foundations Workshop | 1510 | Architectural Design Workshop |
| ARCH | 1632 | Basic Architectural Communication II | 2350 | Advanced Architectural CAD |
| ARCH | 2030 | Basic Architectural Communication III | 2310 | Modeling/Rendering/Animation I (used to be elective) |
| ARCH | 2632 | Advanced Architectural Design Workshop | 2610 | Design Workshop II |
| ARCH | 2634 | Design Fundamentals Studio | 2620 | Design Workshop III |
| ARCH | 2010 | Design Ecologies | 2990 | Design Ecologies |
| ARCH | 2212 | Survey of World Architecture I | 2990 | Arch. History |
| ARCH | 2213 | Survey of World Architecture II | 2990 | Arch. History |
Graduation map
Red indicates which term a class will always be offered. The other terms are optional and not guaranteed. Note that Arch 2630, 2632 & 2634 are sequential and require a C+ grade. Use this map to plan ahead!
First Year
| Course | Cr/Hr |
|---|---|
| ARCH 1010 - Design Contexts Fall / Spring / Summer |
3 |
| ARCH 1630 - Basic Arch. Communication I Fall |
3 |
| ART 1080 Fall / Spring |
3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Course | Cr/Hr |
|---|---|
| ARCH 2213 - Survey of World Arch. II Spring |
3 |
| ARCH 1632 - Basic Arch. Communication II Fall / Spring / Summer |
3 |
| MATH 1080 Fall / Spring / Summer |
3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Second Year
| Course | Cr/Hr |
|---|---|
| ARCH 2632 - Adv. Arch. Design Workshop Fall |
3 |
| ARCH 2030 - Basic Arch. Communication III Fall / Spring / Summer |
3 |
| MATH 1210 Fall / Spring / Summer |
3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Course | Cr/Hr |
|---|---|
| ARCH 2634 - Design Fundamentals Studio Spring |
3 |
| ARCH 2010 - Design Ecologies Fall / Spring / Summer |
3 |
| PHYS 2010 Fall / Spring / Summer |
3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Advising Notes:
- It’s recommended that ART 1080 be taken in the first semester as the knowledge of Photoshop and Digital Medial will be important for remaining classes in all subsequent semesters.
- MATH 1080 is a prerequisite for both MATH 2010 and PHYS 2010.
- Students must take a placement test for the Math requirement of this program. If tested and placed in a math class lower than MATH 1080, the program will likely take longer to complete.
- PHYS 2010 is a required course for admission to the University of Utah Architecture Program.
- ENG 2100 or 2010 is a required course for admission to the University of Utah Architecture Program.