Pathway Agreement

Maricopa Community College District
Architectural Studies, BSD Pathway
2021-2022
ASU Major: Architectural Studies, BSD | Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Pathway Notes
Minimum 2.0 GPA in coursework used to satisfy MAPP requirements. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or greater. Some ASU programs may have higher GPA and grade requirements. Please see special requirements below for details.
Special Requirements

Completion of the MAPP and all special requirements satisfies the requirements for MCCCD Associate in Arts degree and AGEC-A, meets major map requirements at ASU, and guarantees admission to the Architectural Studies, BSD degree program.

The MAPP for the BS in Architecture is provided as a transfer pathway for students wishing to complete their BS in Architecture at Arizona State University. The BS in Architecture is a pathway for the 3+ graduate programs in Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Communication Design offered through The Design School. These programs are studio Master’s Degree programs that students with a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline can apply for. The options for these programs which can be seen on The Design School’s graduate degrees page https://design.asu.edu/degree-programs/graduate

Pathway Requirements
First Year Composition [FYC]
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or
ENG 107: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
ENG 102: First-Year Composition or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]
3 hrs
Mathematical Studies [MA, CS]
MAT 150: College Algebra / Functions and
MAT 182: Plane Trigonometry OR
MAT 151: College Algebra/Functions and
MAT 182: Plane Trigonometry OR
MAT 152: College Algebra/Functions and
MAT 182: Plane Trigonometry OR
MAT 155: College Algebra/Functions with Review and
MAT 182: Plane Trigonometry OR
MAT 156: College Algebra/Functions with Review and
MAT 182: Plane Trigonometry OR
MAT 187: Precalculus
5-9 hrs
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]
3 hrs
Students wishing to transfer into Architectural Studies must complete ALA 235 at ASU.
Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU]
ARH 100: Introduction to Art or
ARH 101: Prehistoric through Gothic Art or
ARH 115: History of Photography or
ARH 217: Mexican Art History
3 hrs
ARH 102: Renaissance Through Contemporary Art or
ARH 201: Art of Asia or
ARH 203: Art of Ancient Egypt or
ARH 204: Roman Art and Architecture
3 hrs
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
ASU recommends COM 100, COM 110 or COM 230 for Social-Behavioral Science [SB].
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
Recommend selecting a course which satisfies [SB] and awareness area [C, H, or G] requirements simultaneously.
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
PHY 101: Introduction to Physics or
PHY 111: General Physics I
4 hrs
PHY 101 is recommended for students wishing to transfer to Architectural Studies.
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
General Education Awareness Areas [C, H, G]
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C]
0-3 hrs
Recommend combining [C] requirement with [SB, HU, or L].
Historical or Global Awareness [H] or [G]
0-3 hrs
Recommend combining [H] or [G] requirement with [SB, HU, or L].
MCCCD Additional Requirements
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication or
COM 110: Interpersonal Communication or
COM 225: Public Speaking or
COM 230: Small Group Communication
0-3 hrs
ASU recommends COM 100, COM 110 or COM 230 to fulfill the Social-Behavioral Science [SB] requirement.
CRE 101: College Critical Reading
0-3 hrs
Complete CRE 101 or equivalent.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
ARH 204: Roman Art and Architecture or
CON 101: Construction and Culture or
CNS 101: Course Title Not Available or
INT 120: Modern Architecture and Furniture or
INT 150: Color and Design
6 hrs
Select two courses (6 credits) for the Architecture & Design Survey requirement.
Any transferable course in the following prefixes: ARC, ARH, ART, ARC, BLT, CET, CON, CNS, DFT, INT, REA, SCT, SSH, or SUS
6 hrs
Select two courses (6 credits) of Architecture Related Electives.
ARC 120: Design Fundamentals I or
ARC 121: Introduction to Architectural Drafting: Manual or
ARC 141: Architectural CAD I: Introduction or
ARC 142: Architectural CAD II: Plans and Elevations or
ARC 243: Architectural CAD III: Site Plans and Sections or
ARC 250: Basic Revit or
ARC 251: Intermediate Revit or
ARC 252: Advanced Revit or
ARC 265: Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup or
ARC 266: Sketchup II: Advanced Rendering Techniques or
ART 111: Drawing I or
ART 112: Two-Dimensional Design or
ART 113: Color or
ART 115: Three-Dimensional Design or
ART 116: Life Drawing I or
ART 122: Drawing and Composition II or
ART 151: Sculpture I or
ART 161: Ceramics I or
ART 165: Watercolor Painting I or
ART 167: Painting I or
ART 181: Graphic Design I or
ART 202: Digital Arts Survey or
ART 290BC: Studio Art: Drawing or
ART 290JC: Studio Art: Color or
DFT 105AA: Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD or
DFT 110: Introduction to Drafting or
DFT 111: Intermediate Drafting or
DFT 112: Advanced Drafting or
DFT 252AA: Course not found or
INT 100: Interior Design Drafting or
INT 122: Digital Visualization for Design or
INT 140: Introduction to CAD for Interior Design or
INT 145: Drawing and Rendering or
INT 190: Space Planning or
INT 205: Residential Design or
INT 230: Presentation Techniques or
INT 251: Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup or
TCM 100: Digital Multimedia
12 hrs
Select four courses (12 credits) for the Architecture, Art & Design, Project Courses requirement.
Total Required Credits: 61