California State University, Sacramento

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture Studies at California State University, Sacramento, prepares students for architecture careers and related fields, leveraging its capital university status to offer a vital architecture degree option in the region. Part of the Department of Design, the program provides a comprehensive education across five core areas: studio practice, building science and technology, history/theory, graphic communication, and professionalism, aligning with NAAB's Shared Values. It emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to designing buildings, considering environmental, social, and cultural impacts. Design studios are central, offering experiential and project-based learning in a non-competitive, collaborative environment. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture also offers a robust curriculum, equipping students with technical, creative, and critical thinking skills for interior design and architecture professions, covering concept development, construction, and professional practice through actual project-based assignments.