Mission The School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation brings diverse individuals together into an educational community dedicated to the design and stewardship of the built and cultural environments. The School exists to prepare students from many backgrounds and experiences for a variety of roles within a global society, with its continuing need for educated citizens who have the knowledge, skills and commitment to improve our surroundings. ...read more Programs Architecture programs provide students with a strong sense of design, a rigorous technical background, and the breadth of a liberal arts education in the programs leading to the NAAB-Accredited B.S. in Architecture / Master of Architecture professional degree sequence, or the four year pre-professional Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree. ... read more The Art and Architectural History curriculum provides student majors, minors, and core concentrators with a comprehensive background for understanding both the visual arts and architecture in relation to society, culture, and history... read more Historic Preservation students acquire a strong background in history, architectural styles, research methods and techniques, and preservation philosophy ... read more The Visual Arts Studies program offers an educational environment that enables and empowers students to realize their potential as visual artists, strengthened by the diverse, liberal arts context of the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation ... read more High School students can explore future study and careers in Architecture and the Visual Arts during the Summer Academy, July 11 - August 7, 2010.. read more Mid-career and senior professionals can attend the two-day Summer International Fellows Program which focuses on issues and practices dealing with the contemporary built environment read more. .. read more