Department of Architecture

Abstract

<p>The Department offers a five-year program leading to the Bachelor of Architecture degree. The program provides opportunities for general education as well as preparation for professional practice and/or graduate study. </p> <p>The Department of Architecture offers two graduate degrees in architecture: a three-year accredited professional degree (MArch) and a two-semester to three-semester research degree (MS in Arch). Double-degree programs are currently offered with the Department of Community and Regional Planning (MArch/MCRP) and the College of Business (MArch/MBA).</p> <p><b>History</b><br /> The Department of Architecture was established in 1914 as the Department of Structural Design in the College of Engineering. The name of the department was changed to the Department of Architectural Engineering in 1918. In 1945, the name was changed to the Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering. In 1967, the name was changed to the Department of Architecture and formed part of the Design Center. In 1978, the department became part of the College of Design.</p> <p><b>Dates of Existence</b><br />1914–present</p> <p><b>Historical Names</b><br /> <ul><li>Department of Structural Design (1914–1918)</li> <li>Department of Architectural Engineering (1918–1945)</li> <li>Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering (1945–1967)</li></ul></p> <p><b>Related Units</b><br /> <ul><li><a href="http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/design/">College of Design</a> (<i>parent college</i>)</li> <li><a href="http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/engineering/">College of Engineering</a>(<i>previous college</i>, 1914–1978)</li></ul></p>