About the Program: 

The department's Bachelor of Architecture program awarded the equivalent accreditation from the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB), the only body that accredits architectural programs in the United States, for 6 years starting from January 2013, and this accreditation was renewed for another 6 years after the visit of the NAAB to renew the equivalent accreditation at the beginning of 2019. Currently, preparations are being made for the next visit to renew the accreditation for the second time, God willing. It is worth mentioning that by obtaining the equivalent accreditation from the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB), the Department of Architecture is the first at the level of the Kingdom, the second at the level of Gulf universities, and the third in the Middle East.. 

The name of the specialisation in the graduation document:  

Bachelor of Architecture and Building Science 

Relevant occupational/ Professional sectors: 

Architectural engineering, Architectural, Engineering, Industrial Design and Drafting, Interior Design, Computer Aided Design, Urban Planning, Architectural Historian, Project Coordination, Project management, Construction Management, Research, Engineering Consultant. 

Program Mission: 

To serve the community by educating ethically responsible and knowledgeable creative Architects. 

Program goals: 

-The program's specific goals can be summarized as follows: 

-Prepare highly qualified and well-trained graduate architects for the architectural profession. 

-Qualify and train future architects for the provision of sustainable-built environment and be able to present its values to the community. 

-Support students in acquiring knowledge and skills through adopting strategies of self-learning, problem-solving, and scientific research.

Basic requirements for Bachelor degree in Architecture and building science: 

Basic requirements for Bachelor degree in Architecture and building science: Credit Hours (CR) and Courses: 

-Preparation Year (P): (32) CR from (10) courses. 

-Institution Requirements (IR): (12) CR from (6) courses 

-College Requirements (CR): (63) CR from (24) courses 

-Program Requirements (PR): (51) CR from (20) courses 

-Capstone Course/Project: (5) CR from (1) courses 

-Field Training/ Internship: (0) CR from (1) courses 

-Total (171) Credit Hours from (66)courses 

Link to Program Curriculum 

Link to Program Course Description

Program Learning Outcomes:  

1. Knowledge and Understanding 

Memorize a comprehensive body of architectural knowledge, principles and theories in architecture and related disciplines. 

Identify different factors and circumstances and its effects on architecture. 

Recognize processes, procedures and requirements of professional practice used in designing buildings, landscape and interior.  

2. Skills  

Undertake Analytical and evaluative investigations and studies in an issue using theoretical knowledge, principles, and standards in different aspects of professional practice Using Appropriate Information Computer Technology (ICT). 

Compose creative and innovative solutions and design alternatives for complex problems, and design systems demonstrating imagination capabilities, three-dimensional and spatial thinking by integrating technical, environmental, theoretical and professional knowledge in architecture. 

Use routine procedures appropriately in architectural design and building execution in different contexts. 

Demonstrate the ability to work in groups and manage tasks, time, and resources effectively in different situations and issues. 

Display responsibility for finding new information and self-learning and life-long learning 

Communicate effectively; verbally, visually, and in writing; to prepare presentations and reports for projects of various issues and audiences using appropriate ICT. 

Use and adapt advanced processes, techniques, tools, instruments, and materials in dealing with various complex practical activities related to architecture  

3. Values 

Reflect ethical responsibility and basic values in different professional practices, either while working within group or individually. 

Enhance the concept of quality of life and strengthen the local identity and ability to engage in lifelong learning of Architectural field. 

Teaching and Learning Strategies: 

Lecture 

Case-based Method 

Discussion 

Active Learning 

Cooperative learning 

Integrated Technology