Bachelors in Architectural Studies

At the core of Hobart and William Smith's liberal arts pre-professional program in Architectural Studies is a belief in the value of design as an iterative process and the importance of developing a critical eye on the art, architecture, landscapes, and cities of our time. Architecture is in a progressive and expanding state; those trained in the design process are involved in solving some of the most pressing problems of the twenty-first century. Visual thinkers, makers and dreamers, we embrace creativity and innovation in our studios and socio-critical analysis in our history and theory courses. The architectural studies major prepares graduates to enter a number of different fields in design, including 103 architecture, landscape architecture, product design, urban design, interior design, and historic preservation.