Coursework | Guidelines
Typically a student will transfer to an
architectural school after a maximum of two years at CMU. Coursework
must include extensive art/design classes, together with two courses in
English Composition, a minimum of one course each in calculus and physics.
Additional courses are to be selected from the areas of:
humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and introductory computer
science.
Typical First Semester
Schedule at CMU
Art 105 (3 cr.) or
Art 115 (3 cr.)
Math 130 (4 cr.) or 132 (4 cr.)
English 101 (3 cr.) or SDA 101 (3 cr.)
Humanities Elective (6 cr.)
General
Guidelines for
CMU Pre-Architecture Courses
The pre-architecture program at CMU allows
students to transfer courses to Michigan schools offering degrees in
architecture and landscape architecture. Pre-architecture programs,
significantly different than pre-engineering programs, include extensive
art/design classes, two courses in English composition, calculus, and
physics.
Pre-architecture students also take courses
in humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and introductory
computer science. See the
Pre-architecture adviser for specific CMU
transfer guides for students wishing to pursue architecture and landscape
architecture degrees.
Prior to admission, architectural schools
review the quality and content of your previous education, personal
statements of professional purpose, and letters of recommendation.
Students may be asked to write an essay related to architecture, or to
prepare a portfolio of art and architectural projects.
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IMPORTANT
All pre-professional students need to see their
pre-professional adviser as
early as possible. Planning a course of study with a CMU adviser is
critical since entrance requirements vary from one school to another.
Students must also make early contact with schools to which they may be
applying.
Students who intend to graduate with a
degree from CMU must complete, and have their adviser sign, a "Major
Authorization" form prior to finishing 56 credit hours.
Students who plan to transfer to a
professional school must complete and have their adviser sign an "Intent
to Declare Major" form prior to completing 56 credit hours.
Forms available at the Registrars Office or
your adviser.
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