The Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Architecture academic program includes eight terms of study, six four-month co-op work terms (of which five are required to graduate) and one "off-term." The work terms must be pre-approved by Co-operative Education.
Note
The "off-term" in the Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies academic program follows the first two terms of study (from September to April) in Year One. Students may use the "off-term" as a vacation period or they may seek temporary employment. Any employment arrangements made for the "off-term" are the student's own responsibility. If architecture related employment is obtained during the "off-term" following 1B, it will not be considered as a replacement for any subsequent work term requirement.
The terms are arranged as indicated in Work/Study Sequence for Architecture.
Students wishing to take time off from school or going on an exchange opportunity must complete a Work/Study Sequence change form.
Professional Development - Architecture
This section applies to students enrolled in Architecture beginning fall 2013 and beyond. Students who entered Engineering prior to fall 2013 are directed to the Calendar of their year of entry or to their academic advisor for the requirements in this area.
There are a total of five Professional Development courses, four Professional Development for Architecture students courses (PDARCH), and one Professional Development course (PD) required for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) degree. These courses are normally taken during work terms and students are expected to enrol in one such course each off or work term until the requirement has been completed.
In the event that a student has taken a PDARCH course in each work term, but has failed the most recent PDARCH course, the student may request permission to repeat in a subsequent academic term, the PDARCH course that was failed. Students should contact their advisors to determine if they qualify for this alternative. Failed PDARCH/PD courses contribute towards the accumulated fail count.
It is recommended that the PDARCH courses be taken in the sequence as set out in the Program Chart. In the instance of the fifth Professional Development course, students are permitted to enrol in one of the following WatPD elective courses that deal with issues directly relevant to the architectural workplace: Communication (PD 3), Teamwork (PD 4), Project Management (PD 5), Problem Solving (PD 6), Conflict Resolution (PD 7), Intercultural Skills (PD 8), Ethical Decision Making (PD 9), Professional Responsibility in Computing (PD 10), or Reflection and Learning in the Workplace (PD 12).
Professional Development courses are online offerings. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have adequate internet access during work terms to complete course requirements.