The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BS) at Thomas Jefferson University offers you a focused pathway into fields allied with professional architecture, allowing you to tailor your education and earn a pre-professional degree. You will explore the built environment, from its historical foundations to contemporary challenges, engaging with core concepts in design, visualization, and technology. This undergraduate program is ideal for students interested in understanding the intricate processes of architectural creation and its impact, preparing you for advanced studies or specialized career tracks.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, beginning with foundational studio and technical courses common to architectural curricula. As you progress, you will delve into material and methods, passive system building, and architectural history, with opportunities to specialize through minors or tracks like Real Estate Development, Historic Preservation, or XR Game Environments. You will develop critical skills through project-based learning, and by your final year, you will complete an Architectural Studies Capstone. You will graduate with a STEM-designated degree, poised for further graduate study or diverse architecture-related careers.