The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is a four-year pre-professional program. Most students graduate in four years. The Illinois School of Architecture (ISoA) Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BSAS) curriculum combines a comprehensive design education with the broad perspective necessary to become active and engaged global citizens. You will learn to address and solve tomorrow’s complex problems at the intersection of the social, political, economic and environmental realms. Two- and three-dimensional design form the foundation of the four-year BSAS degree. Technology, history, and structures courses complete the curriculum, preparing you to enter a two-year NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture degree program, or to pursue a graduate degree or career in an allied discipline.

Both the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the Illinois School of Architecture have career services advisors. These are the people to talk to about course selection, internship opportunities, and graduate schools. (Most faculty members are also happy to discuss these topics during studio or office hours.) The school offers a number of opportunities to meet with prospective employers: from intimate settings such as design reviews that include practicing architects to large events such as Career Expo, a two-day event held every February. The career advisors also regularly organize workshops on topics such as resume editing, interviewing, portfolio preparation, and business etiquette.