Bachelor of Science in
Architecture
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About the Program
The BS in Architecture is a comprehensive five-year college program designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in architecture. This educational journey equips students with knowledge and skills in planning, designing, and constructing buildings, emphasizing the principles of utility, strength, and aesthetics. The curriculum integrates CHED-mandated general education courses, including technical subjects in Math, Science, and Basic Engineering, alongside professional Architecture courses delivered through a combination of classroom lectures, laboratory classes, and studio design activities.
Program Educational Objectives
Three to five years after graduation, the graduates are expected to:
- Demonstrate technical and professional expertise in architecture, related or allied practice.
- Gain recognition in the practice of the profession.
- Demonstrate receptiveness to new ideas and knowledge through scientific research.
- Pursue professional development activities through studies and trainings.
- Exemplify social and ethical responsibility in the practice of the profession.
Student Outcomes
By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to:
- Demonstrate professional and technical expertise in the practice of architecture.
- Effectively communicate architectural ideas in various media such as sketch, model, drawing, and digital as well as in writing and in speech using both English and Filipino.
- Ability to effectively work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
- Demonstrate social and ethical responsibility in the architectural profession.
- Create architectural solutions by applying knowledge in history, theory, planning, building technology and utilities, structural concepts and professional practice.
- Apply concepts and principles from specialized fields and allied disciplines into various architectural problems.
- Prepare contract documents, technical reports and other legal documents used in architectural practice adhering to applicable laws, standards and regulations.
- Interpret relevant laws, codes, charters and standards of architecture and the built environment.
- Apply research methods to address architectural problems.
- Use various information and communication technology (ICT) media for architectural solutions, presentation, and techniques in design and construction.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial and business acumen relevant to architecture practice.
- Display the management skills of the construction works and building administration.
- Participate in the generation of new knowledge such as pioneering concepts and ideas of site and building designs beyond the regular physical and location boundaries and contexts.