UMass Amherst
The BS in Architecture is an interdisciplinary major that integrates architecture and design. The program (housed in the Department of Architecture) has an interdepartmental curriculum including coursework in studio arts, art history, environmental design, landscape architecture and regional planning, engineering, and building materials. This degree provides students broad exposure to aspects of building and material science as well as a variety of cultural, environmental, and historical perspectives, preparing them to make innovative and integrated contributions as architects and designers.
CIP Code:
04.0902
Architectural Studies | Design Studies
Architectural and Engineering Managers | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.
