2025-2026 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
Architecture, (B.F.A.)
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The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Architecture is a pre-professional degree. At the University of Memphis, the professional degree in Architecture is the Master of Architecture degree which is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). See the Graduate Catalog for details.
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University General Education Program (41 hours)
See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note the following are specified by the department for this program: Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Major Foundation Core (32 hours)
Entrance - Completion of Major Core (32 hours)
Candidacy Review and Portfolio Requirements - A Candidacy Review Portfolio is required of all students intending to major in Architecture. Admission to the University of Memphis and completion of the major core do not guarantee placement in the program. Admission is selective and is based on a portfolio evaluation reflecting professional standards and expectations of the major. A portfolio that includes but is not limited to works from the major core courses is required as part of the application. Guidelines and application forms for admission to the Architecture major are available in the department office and from faculty advisors. Consultation with a faculty advisor is recommended before or during portfolio preparation. Students may submit portfolios for review no earlier than the semester that Candidacy requirements are being completed. Transfer students must meet entrance requirements of the major. After review, the department notifies the student of one of the following: (1) acceptance, (2) one semester acceptance on a probationary basis, (3) recommendation to correct the deficiencies and reapply, or (4) denial of admission. Permission to enroll in any 3000-4000 level Architecture course is based upon this review. Completion of Major (49 hours)
Electives (6 hours)
Architecture upper division (3/4000 level) electives to complete the 87 semester hours of Architecture course work. See advisor for details.
Students in the dual major must note the following: No required course from either major will count for the required electives for the dual major; the elective courses must be approved ARCH electives as specified by the architecture program advisor. For ABM students: Unless otherwise approved by the architecture program advisor, the elective courses for the undergraduate major (whether architecture or dual) will be ARCH 7011, Advanced Design Seminar 1 and ARCH 7232, Advanced Issues in City Building. See the architecture program advisor for more information.
Typical 4-Year Architecture Sequence
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If the student does not qualify for MATH 1730, the student must begin math sequence in the fall of the first year. In lieu of MATH 1730, students may elect to take MATH 1710 + MATH 1720. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 128
*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement
NOTES: Students may take MATH 1730 or MATH 1830 . See Architecture Academic Advisor. **In addition to PHYS 2010 /PHYS 2011 , students may take ESCI 1010 , ESCI 1020 , ESCI 1040 with appropriate lab to satisfy Natural Science requirement.
A minimum of 42 upper division hours in the major is required.
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