These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All students are required to complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements. Go to the General Education section for more information.

Summer or semester study abroad will satisfy the GenEd Global/World Society requirement.

All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are ARCH 3296 and ARCH 4596.

Program Requirements

A total of 122 s.h. is required for completion of the Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation.

MATH 1031Differential and Integral Calculus4
Select one of the following:4
PHYS 1021
Introduction to General Physics I
ECE 2142
Engineering Principles for Building Science 1
Select one of the following:3
CHEM 1021
Introduction to Chemistry I
CHEM 1031
General Chemistry I
CHEM 1035
Chemistry for Engineers
CHEM 1951
Honors General Chemical Science I
Freshman Requirements
ARCH 1011Visual Literacy for Architects 13
ARCH 1001Introduction to Design and the Environment3
ARCH 1012Visual Literacy for Architects 23
Sophomore Requirements
ARCH 2121Foundation Architectural Design 14
ARCH 2141Architectural History: Ancient through 17th Century3
ARCH 2151Architecture, Technology, and the Environment3
ARCH 2122Foundation Architectural Design 24
ARCH 2142Architectural History: 17th Century through 20th Century3
Junior Requirements
ARCH 3111Introduction to Historic Preservation3
ARCH 3152Materials and Methods4
ARCH 3296Movements in Modern Architecture3
ARCH 3251Structural Analysis for Architects3
ARCH 4141Global Preservation Practice3
ARCH 4145Research Methods for Historic Preservation3
Senior Requirements
ARCH 3354Sustainability and Architecture3
ARCH 4199Capstone Research Seminar for Historic Preservation4
ARCH 4596Seminar in Architectural Theory3
ARCH Elective3
ARCH Elective3
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If ECE 2142 is selected, students will need two GenEd Science and Technology (GS) courses to satisfy the GenEd requirement.