Architectural Design

• Mission Statement
  To empower aspiring architects with the knowledge, skills, and creativity to design and build a better future.
• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Certificate

    Students completing the Architectural Design and Construction Essentials Certificate will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

    • Experience residential and commercial Building Design in all phases of the design-build process. (building planning, site design, structural design, thermal moisture protection, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing system design, building science sustainability, and domestic architecture).
  • Associate Degree

    Students completing the Associates of Science in Pre-Architecture will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

    • Experience residential and commercial Building Design in all phases of the design-build process. (building planning, site design, structural design, thermal moisture protection, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing system design, building science sustainability, and domestic architecture).
    • Apply the Design Process during concept development, construction document development, and contract completion using the latest 2D and 3D software. (plans, elevations, sections, details, renderings, specifications).
  • Bachelor Degree

    Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

    • Experience residential and commercial Building Design in all phases of the design-build process. (building planning, site design, structural design, thermal moisture protection, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing system design, building science sustainability, and domestic architecture).
    • Apply the Design Process during concept development, construction document development, and contract completion using the latest 2D and 3D software. (plans, elevations, sections, details, renderings, specifications).
    • Identify best architectural business practices for project management, programming, due diligence, and contracts.
    • Understand Business Administration running a design firm (ethics, licensure, insurance, employment law, accounting, marketing)
• Curriculum Grid

• Program and Contact Information

  Our Interdisciplinary Design-Build program includes coursework in Architectural Design, Interior Design, and Construction Management. We specialize in getting you the skills necessary to be employable within a year so you can "Earn While You Learn." With small faculty to student ratios . . .
  "Good News: The Teacher Knows Your Name, Bad News: The Teacher Knows Your Name"
  Come learn the architectural design process to "Dream It, Design It, and Build It" on your journey towards certification or licensure as a Certified Professional Building Designer or Architect. Our program engaged students with hand on construction materials & methods labs, field trips, tours, guest speakers, virtual reality, 3D modeling/scanning/printing, and study abroad trips.

  
  Contact Information:
  J.D. Julander, Architectural Design Program Coordinator
  Weber State University – Davis Campus
  2750 N. University Park Blvd. MC 0221
  Layton, UT 84041
  WSU Davis Stewart Center Rm 310J
  801-395-3428
  johnjulander@weber.edu 
  Architectural Design Website

• Assessment Plan
  All areas: 
  National Exam: AIBD Certified Professional Building Designer Student Exam
  This exam covers the material taught through the entire program and aligns with the student learning outcomes. This exam is given in November and April. All graduating students expected to score 70 of 100 or better in the exam to graduate. 

   

   
• Assessment Report Submissions

  2023-24
  2021-22
  2019-20

• Program Review
   

This information is part of the cyclical program review process. Details such as mission statements, learning outcomes, etc., are updated as part of the biennial assessment reporting process, an integral component of program review.