Overview

Calvin's architecture program is designed to prepare you for graduate work in architecture. Through courses in the humanities, math, art and communications, you'll explore design choices and how they facilitate social justice and the responsible use of the environment. 

Careers in Architecture

As a graduate of this program, you might find work as a:

• Architect
• Landscape Architect
• Interior Designer
• More

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Participate in the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) chapter; get involved in the Visual Arts Guild.

Course Requirements 2011-12

Architecture

• ARCT-103 Architectural Comm and Concept Design I
• ARCT-203 Architectural Design II
• ARCT-201 Architectural Design II
• ARCT-202 Architectural History II
• ARCT-397 Architectural Theory and Criticism
• ARCT-181
• One from:
  • ENGR-202 Statics and Dynamics
  • SOC-302 Urban Sociology
  • GEOG-310 Urban Geography
  • GEOG-351 Introduction To Urban and Regional Plan

Scholarships

Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2010-11 academic year.

A.M.D.G. Scholarship

• award amount: $1,700
• sophomore, junior, or senior
• GPA 2.5+
• financial need considered; have already taken Engineering 103 or its equivalent at Calvin; preference to ethnic minority or international students, women and/or non-Christian Reformed members
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Joseph and Deanne Daverman Family Scholarship

• award amount: $2,250
• sophomore, junior or senior
• GPA of 3.0+
• financial need is considered
• apply through the Calvin Portal

James and Catherine Haveman Family Scholarship

• award amount: $1,700
• first-year
• HS GPA 2.5+
• financial need required
• automatic consideration

Faculty