Florida Southern’s architecture program offers a unique living and learning laboratory where students immerse themselves in the principles of architecture by experiencing firsthand the visionary designs of Frank Lloyd Wright and other renowned architects.
The program's exceptional location and historical roots are just the beginning. Small class sizes, exclusive community partnerships, and hands-on learning opportunities equip students in developing creative skills and technical proficiency, helping them to develop as well-rounded architects.
Designing. Shaping. Constructing the future. Go beyond the blueprint with Florida Southern College’s Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program.
If you can dream it, we can build it together. FSC’s undergraduate degree program covers the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of an architectural education. Undergo personal transformation while developing a career-ready portfolio, backed by the technical skills and professional connections you’ll gain in the living laboratory that is our campus. This is where you can immerse yourself in the principles of architecture by experiencing Frank Lloyd Wright's visionary designs firsthand.
Resume-boosting opportunities from year one. Immersive international travel. Small classes taught by leading faculty. Learn more about how the B.Arch. program prepares you to walk in the footsteps of renowned architects.
This five-year professional Bachelor of Architecture degree program takes you from the fundamentals of design and architectural history to the foundations of construction and project management to holistic and sustainable design principles and beyond. You’ll complete 162 credit hours in accordance with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Standards.
In small classes, you’ll blend creativity with technical proficiency, utilizing cutting-edge software and materials while gaining real-world experience through internships that become the building blocks for a successful career.
FSC's B.Arch. program is on track for full NAAB accreditation in 2031. Here is what that means for you and your licensure pathway.
The five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program provides a professionally focused undergraduate education that will result in an accredited professional degree which meets one of the requirements for licensure as an architect.
The B.Arch. degree balances the rigors of a professional degree program with a well-rounded foundational education. The B.Arch. is currently in the process of achieving accreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. Our NAAB-approved Plan for Achieving Initial Accreditation describes a “reasonable and achievable plan” for initial accreditation occurring spring 2031, for the first accredited B.Arch. class of May, 2030.
In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted either an eight-year, three-year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on the extent of conformance with established educational standards.
Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may require a pre-professional undergraduate degree in architecture for admission. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree. Florida Southern College, School of Architecture, offers the following NAAB-accredited degree programs:
The NAAB grants candidacy status to new programs that have developed viable plans for achieving initial accreditation. Candidacy status indicates that a program expects to achieve initial accreditation within six years of achieving candidacy, if its plan is properly implemented. To meet the education requirement set forth by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, an applicant for an NCARB Certificate must hold a professional degree in architecture from a program accredited by the NAAB; the degree must have been awarded not more than two years prior to initial accreditation. However, meeting the education requirement for the NCARB Certificate may not be equivalent to meeting the education requirement for registration in a specific jurisdiction. Please contact NCARB for more information.
Florida Southern College, School of Architecture’s Bachelor of Architecture program, has been determined by the NAAB Board of Directors to be eligible for initial candidacy for the following degree program:
Students have access to valuable resources that help them explore career pathways and employment opportunities.
Architecture Major Requirements
Architectural History, Theory, and Human Behavior:
ARC 1110 - Frank Lloyd Wright - The Development of Principles
ARC 2111 - Architectural History I
ARC 2122 - Architectural History II
ARC 2132 - Architectural History III
ARC 3135 - Architectural History IV
Design Synthesis:
ARC 1211 - Fundamental Design I - Architectural Expressions
ARC 1212 - Fundamental Design II - Concept Development
ARC 2221 - Investigative Design I - Programmatic Design
ARC 2222 - Investigative Design II - Contextual Design
ARC 3231 - Holistic Design I
ARC 3232 - Holistic Design II
ARC 4231 - Holistic Design III
ARC 4232 - Design Applications I
Building Technology:
ARC 2311 - Structures I - Steel
ARC 2312 - Structures II - Concrete
ARC 2331 - Construction Materials I
ARC 2332 - Construction Materials II
ARC 3345 - Building Enclosure Systems
ARC 4325 - Environmental Control Systems
ARC 4355 - Construction Documents
ARC 4365 - Construction Cost Estimating
ARC 4375 - Building
ARC 4531 - Building Information Modeling I
ARC 4532 - Building Information Modeling II
ARC 4535 - Building Documentation
Performance Professional Practice:
ARC 3435 - Construction Regulations
ARC 4412 - Design Applications II
ARC 4415 - Architectural Project Management
ARC 4445 - Architectural Ethics and Business Management
ARC 4526 - Design Applications III
ARC 4555 - Portfolio Development
Ready to design your own future in Florida Southern’s Bachelor of Architecture program? We’ve created a streamlined application process to put you one step closer to your goals.
Choose a student status below to review the requirements. We look forward to receiving your application.
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy. Submit:
If transferring fewer than 24 credits, also include your official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores.
Learn More about transfer admissionsLearning is a group effort here at FSC. Make friends in your major through architecture-focused clubs and organizations, such as the American Institute of Architecture Students at Florida Southern College (AIASFSC), where you can gain professional connections, take field trips, and attend workshops and conventions.
Lead in the built world. FSC’s program prepares you to take the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) upon completion of required post-graduate work experience. Architecture students also participate in exclusive community partnerships, opening the door to employment opportunities across a range of job functions.
Bring beauty, safety, and functionality together in harmony as a licensed architect. You’ll graduate from FSC with a portfolio that reflects your talents and interests and prepares you to work as an architect in a range of settings.
Florida Southern readies you for the critical aspects of this role, including creative problem-solving, the utilization of design software, construction management, and cross-team collaboration.
Dive deeper into the design-focused elements of the architecture profession that are required to turn vision into execution-ready plans.
You’ll build industry skills at FSC, including computer-rendered design (CAD) and construction and finish material selection, which help ensure concepts are not only beautiful but also structurally sound. Prepare to thrive in residential, commercial, or sustainable design, among other areas.
Create a lasting impact by helping shape the communities and cities in which we live. Urban planners influence infrastructure development, balancing safety and environmental concerns with the potential for affordable housing, prosperous commercial zones, and beautiful shared spaces. They work in government agencies, non-profits, or consulting firms.
At FSC, you’ll gain the confidence to collaborate with a variety of professionals and utilize data and technology to inform these crucial decisions.
What better place to study architecture than on a campus with the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in the world?
FSC's program integrates Wright’s principles of historic preservation and sustainability with a continued spirit of innovation. The Florida Southern College Historic District is a designated National Historic Landmark and an inspiring backdrop for students of all majors.
Learn by doing. Utilize cutting-edge computer programs. Test new building materials. Dive into community projects. Get inspiration from industry-immersed faculty on trips to explore global architecture. In the B.Arch. program, you’ll have opportunities to gain valuable insights and career-ready skills.
Program faculty include architects-in-residence who bring their professional experience into the classroom. Led by Dean and Professor Andrew Phillip Payne, PhD, they represent interdisciplinary expertise in areas like design and campus planning.
Architect-in-Residence
Architecture / Adjunct Instructor
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