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Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Architectural Studies

Academic unitHBIU College of Architecture, Arts and DesignTotal credits120Estimated duration4 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

This program provides an academically rigorous, faith-integrated curriculum in Architectural Studies. Students develop disciplinary knowledge, applied skills, ethical leadership, research literacy, and community-focused practice through sequenced coursework, supervised experiential learning, and a culminating project. This is an academic, pre-professional program and does not by itself confer architect registration or another regulated professional license.

Program Facts

Program facts

Academic unit
HBIU College of Architecture, Arts and Design
Total credits
120
Duration
4 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Explain foundational and advanced principles of Architectural Studies.
  • Apply appropriate tools, methods, and technologies in Architectural Studies.
  • Analyze evidence, data, and community needs to support responsible decisions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate projects or services in Architectural Studies.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, communities, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
  • Integrate biblical ethics, stewardship, cultural humility, and service into professional practice.
  • Demonstrate safe, reflective, and accountable practice through supervised experiential learning.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Secondary school completion or equivalent; official transcripts; evidence of English-language readiness where applicable; and satisfaction of HBIU general admission requirements.

Protected Curriculum

Complete program outline available after verification

Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Complete all 120 required credit hours in the approved curriculum.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or the current HBIU standard.
  • Successfully complete all supervised practicum, studio, laboratory, fieldwork, or internship requirements.
  • Complete and present an approved culminating capstone project.
  • Satisfy all institutional, financial, conduct, and graduation requirements in force at the time of completion.

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

Practical Training / Internship Requirements

Complete at least 120 documented hours of supervised studio, laboratory, field, clinical-observation, kitchen, community, or workplace practice appropriate to Architectural Studies.

Research Requirements

Complete an evidence-informed senior capstone that identifies a problem in Architectural Studies, applies appropriate methods, and communicates findings or a designed solution.