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Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Major)
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Hesed University is a four-year undergraduate program designed to prepare men and women for ministry through a professional education in architecture. With a focus on addressing the unique challenges of the developing world, the program integrates biblical studies, general education, mathematics, and science with advanced architectural practice. Students are equipped to apply a biblical worldview and creative problem-solving to complex design challenges, fostering skills that serve churches, mission centers, and communities. This program reflects Hesed University’s mission to glorify God through the transformative power of art and architecture.
Program Goals
Aligned with Hesed University’s mission, the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program equips students to:
- Apply Foundational Principles: Integrate principles of art, science, and architectural engineering to identify, formulate, and solve complex architectural challenges.
- Utilize Modern Tools: Employ advanced techniques, skills, and contemporary architectural tools essential for professional practice.
- Design with Contextual Awareness: Develop civil infrastructure systems that thoughtfully address economic, social, political, ethical, and environmental considerations.
- Conduct and Interpret Research: Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and derive meaningful conclusions to support architectural innovation.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Effectively contribute to and lead multidisciplinary teams in solving diverse design and engineering problems.
- Communicate with Clarity: Present ideas and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, bridging gaps in understanding.
- Consider Global Impacts: Recognize and evaluate the global, economic, environmental, and societal implications of architectural solutions.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. in Architecture), undergraduate students must fulfill the following requirements:
Complete a total of 122 semester credit hours, including:
- Complete a total of 122 semester credit hours, including:
- 45 semester credit hours of General Education
- 74 semester credit hours of Architecture major requirements
- 3 semester credit hours of approved open electives
In addition, students must:
- Successfully complete Design Ministry Internship I and II as required non-credit, Pass/Fail graduation requirements.
- Satisfactorily complete all Chapel and Christian Service requirements, which are co-curricular and required for graduation.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 (C average) in all academic coursework completed at Hesed University and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the Architecture major.
- Successfully complete all required courses in the Architecture curriculum, including any final project, capstone, or portfolio requirements as specified by the program.
- Adhere to the degree requirements as outlined in the Academic Catalog for the academic year in which the student initially enrolled.
- Satisfy all financial obligations to the University prior to graduation.
Time Limit
The The Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. in Architecture), degree program is designed to be completed within four years of full-time study. All degree requirements must be fulfilled within six years from the initial date of enrollment, except in cases of extenuating circumstances.
Students who do not complete the requirements within the six-year period must apply to the Registrar’s Office for an extension. Extensions are granted on a yearly basis and may not exceed a total of eight years from the initial date of enrollment.
Curriculum
🞕 Bachelor’s Degree General Education (45 credits)
Additional details are provided in Section 5.3, Bachelor’s Degree General Education.
1) Bible and Theology (12 credits)
- a. Required Courses (10 credits):
- BIBL100 Old Testament Survey (2 credits)
- BIBL110 New Testament Survey (2 credits)
- HIST110 History of Christianity (2 credits)
- THEO100 Introduction to Theology (2 credits)
- MISS210 Faith and Vocation: Art and Architecture as Mission (2 credits)
- b. Bible Elective (Choose one, 2 credits):
- BIBL210 Biblical Hospitality and the Arts (2 credits)
- MISS220 Business as Mission: Theology and Practice (2 credits)
- LANG230 Biblical Hebrew and Visual Language (2 credits)
- LANG240 Biblical Greek and the Art of the Word (2 credits)
- a. Critical Thinking (3 credits)
- MINS205 Cultivating a Christian Mind (3 credits)
- b. Communication & Information Literacy (3 credits)
- SOCI150 Research & Writing (3 credits)
- c. Civic & Global Engagement (3 credits)
- HIST230 Global Civilization and Christian Thought (3 credits)
- d. Social & Scientific Inquiry (6 credits)
- SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
- ENVS101 Environmental Science (3 credits)
- Natural/Information Science & Mathematics (18 credits)
- CHEM210 Chemistry 1 (3 credits)
- CHEM211 Chemistry 1 lab – Virtual / Simulation Lab (1 credit)
- MATH100 ExpressionCalculus I (4 credits)
- MATH110 Calculus II (4 credits)
- PHYS130 Calculus-Based Physics 1 (3 credits)
- PHYS201 Calculus-Based Physics 2 (3 credits)
🞕 College Chapel and Christian Service (Co-curricular Requirement)
Additional details are provided in Section 5.4, Bachelor’s Degree Chapel and Christian Service.
🞕 Architecture Major Requirements (77 credits)
Students must complete 77 credits of architecture major courses.
Additional details are provided in Section 5.4, Bachelor’s Degree Chapel and Christian Service.
- PRAC010 College Christian Service (0 units)
- PRAC011 College Chapel (0 units)
🞕 Architecture Major Requirements (77 credits)
Students must complete 77 credits of architecture major courses.
| Category | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Design Studio | ARCH121 | 2-D Design/Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Design Studio | ARCH131 | 3-D Design/Orthographic Drawing | 3 |
| Design Studio | ARCH322 | Site Design | 3 |
| Design Studio | ARCH480 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| Design Studio | ARCH481 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| History of Architecture | ARCH212 | History of Architecture I | 3 |
| History of Architecture | ARCH221 | History of Architecture II | 3 |
| History of Architecture | ARCH231 | History of Architecture III | 3 |
| Visual Representation | ARCH222 | Freehand Drawing | 3 |
| Visual Representation | ARCH223 | Architectural Analysis I: Buildings, Drawings, and Texts | 3 |
| Visual Representation | ARCH232 | Technical Drawing | 3 |
| Architectural Theory & Analysis | ARCH212 | Architectural Theory | 3 |
| Architectural Theory & Analysis | ARCH233 | Architectural Analysis II: Architecture, the City, and Landscape | 3 |
| Comprehensive Design | ARCH411 | Integrated Building Design | 3 |
| Environmental Systems & Site Planning | ARCH321 | Environmental Control Systems I | 3 |
| Environmental Systems & Site Planning | ARCH331 | Environmental Control Systems II | 3 |
| Structures & Engineering Systems | CVNG140 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| Structures & Engineering Systems | CVNG240 | Statics and Dynamics | 3 |
| Structures & Engineering Systems | CVNG250 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Structures & Engineering Systems | CVNG340 | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
| Structures & Engineering Systems | CVNG410 | Structural Design I | 3 |
| Structures & Engineering Systems | CVNG411 | Structural Design II | 3 |
| Structures & Engineering Systems | CVNG310 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| Professional Practice | CVNG321 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| Professional Practice | CVNG420 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| Professional Practice | ARCH490 | Design Ministry Internship I (Non-credit)* * Required graduation requirement (Pass/Fail) |
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| Professional Practice | ARCH491 | “Design Ministry Internship II (Non-credit)* * Required graduation requirement (Pass/Fail)” |
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🞕 Open Electives (3 credits)
Students may select approved open elective courses, such as digital design, rendering, or other advanced topics related to architecture and design, to complement their academic and professional interests.
| Category | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Open Electives | FARI101 | Fundamental Drawing | 3 |
| Open Electives | FARI105 | Basic Perspective | 3 |
| Open Electives | GDES240 | Visual Layout | 3 |
| Open Electives | GDES420 | Information Design | 3 |
| Open Electives | DCAP200 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| Open Electives | GDES250 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
