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Westerfield University of Virginia
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Associate to Bachelor's in Applied Arts Online Architecture Completion Program at WUV

Associate to Bachelor's in Architecture at WUV

Credit Hours84

Total Courses14

Term LengthSelf-Paced

Program Overview Why complete your Bachelor's in Architecture at WUV?

The Associate to Bachelor's in Applied Arts — Architecture at Westerfield University of Virginia is designed for students with an Associate degree who want to complete their full Bachelor's in as little as one additional year. This program expands your creative and technical foundation into architectural structures, materials, technology, and environmental design — preparing you for professional roles in architecture and the built environment.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Advanced architectural design and materials
  • Architectural structures and civil engineering systems
  • Visual communications and digital imaging
  • Architecture and technology integration
  • Environmental design principles
  • Foundations of painting, sculpture, and fashion design
Architecture students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Architecture courses that prepare you for your career

This 84-credit curriculum builds on your Associate degree — 8 core applied arts courses and 6 specialist architecture courses — 14 courses total.

Core Applied Arts Courses

Comprehensive applied arts foundations covering design disciplines, visual arts, and creative technologies.

AA-235Introduction to Applied Arts
AA-386Introduction to Painting
AA-539Introduction to Visual Communications
AA-758Introduction to Digital Imaging & Photography
AA-759Introduction to Sculpture
AA-786Introduction to Fashion Design
AA-804Introduction to Architecture
AA-878Essentials of Interior Design

Specialist Architecture Courses

Advanced architecture courses covering structures, materials, technology, and environmental design.

ARC-046Introduction to Civil Engineering Systems
ARC-081Architecture and Technology
ARC-088Introduction to Structures
ARC-204Introduction to Architecture
ARC-573Introduction to Architectural Materials
ARC-778Introduction to Environmental Design

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Provide your Associate Degree transcripts. WUV's team will confirm your prior credits and map them toward your Bachelor's completion.
After your credit evaluation, choose your start date and continue your architecture education on your own schedule.

Career Outlook What can you do with a Bachelor's in Architecture?

A Bachelor's in Applied Arts — Architecture from WUV prepares you for professional roles across architecture and the built environment:

  • Architect / Architectural Designer — Design buildings and spaces in collaboration with engineering and construction teams.
  • Architectural Drafter — Produce technical drawings and plans for architectural projects.
  • Building Inspector — Review construction projects for compliance with codes and standards.
  • Environmental Designer — Design sustainable and functional built environments.
  • Construction Project Coordinator — Support planning and execution of architectural projects.
  • Graduate School Applicant — Advance to a Master's in Applied Arts or Architecture.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects continued demand for architects and architectural professionals, driven by commercial construction and sustainable design trends.