Pursue the Bachelor of Architecture degree at Penn College and you’ll be primed for a career as a licensed architect. You’ll explore the historical and cultural significance of architecture, master modeling and design software, and learn the importance of promoting sustainable design. If you imagine creating inspired designs rooted in modern principles, this immersive five-year program will propel you in the direction of your dreams.
The architecture labs have been newly and completely renovated. Check out the details. →
View the entire NAAB accreditation candidacy status statement in the accreditation section of this page.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
10
Semesters
47
Courses
152
Credits
Fall 2026
7 courses 17 credits
71% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
6 courses 17 credits
83% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
6 courses 18 credits
83% program-specific courses
Spring 2027
5 courses 17 credits
80% program-specific courses
Fall 2028
4 courses 14 credits
75% program-specific courses
Spring 2028
5 courses 17 credits
60% program-specific courses
Fall 2029
4 courses 14 credits
75% program-specific courses
Spring 2029
4 courses 14 credits
50% program-specific courses
Fall 2030
3 courses 12 credits
33% program-specific courses
Spring 2030
3 courses 12 credits
67% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring or summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
Potential employers:
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$82,840
Average Salary
24/7
Access to Design Studios
Shorten Your Pathway to Becoming a Licensed Architect
Think you have what it takes to design the future? Meet Professor Dorothy Gerring who will discuss the program and give you a tour of the hands-on studio spaces.
The makerspace is an open workshop for all students. Take hands-on learning to the next level. Explore your creativity. Bring your ideas to light. Collaborate with others or work independently to test theories, explore ideas, and gain real-world skills to power your career.
Mixed use studios carve out space for design presentation, computer work, and layout table with designated model-building areas.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
As a Architecture & Sustainable Design student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 121 scholarships.
Lester receives Pennsylvania Impact Award
November 25, 2025
Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies, recently received a Pennsylvania Impact Award from City & State Pennsylvania.…
Architecture students design ideas for net-zero youth center
July 31, 2025
A team of Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently completed the U.S. Department of Energy’s BuildingsNEXT challenge – and simultaneously provided…
Architecture grads 'cap' studies with exhibition
May 20, 2025
On the threshold of their graduation from Pennsylvania College of Technology, 18 architecture & sustainable design seniors showcased their four years of…
Architecture exhibit showcases students’ visionary creativity
May 11, 2025
Eighteen graduating seniors from Pennsylvania College of Technology’s architecture & sustainable design major will showcase their work in “Architecture &…
Architecture faculty member presents on universal design
April 11, 2025
Dorothy J. Gerring, associate professor of architecture at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was a keynote speaker at the recent Pennsylvania Housing Research…
'Women Building the Future' features Lester
March 10, 2025
On Monday evening, Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction & architectural technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology, appeared on WVIA-TV’s…
Lester on WVIA-TV series Monday evening
March 07, 2025
Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction & architectural technologies, will be a panelist on WVIA-TV’s “Keystone Edition: Business” program. The episode,…
Spring 2025 magazine features feats
March 05, 2025
Read the Spring 2025 edition of Penn College Magazine, featuring the feats of the Diesel Performance Club and its lightning quick “Accelerated Learning” Mack…
Students make valuable connections during Architectural Alumni & Student Day
March 03, 2025
Students in the college’s architecture and sustainable design majors received a wealth of real-world wisdom and one-on-one time with graduates during the…
Gallery receives grant to update lighting system, reduce energy
January 29, 2025
The Gallery at Penn College has updated its lighting system, thanks to a $15,000 award from the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative, a grantmaking program…
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Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
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Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your know-how in the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Appreciate architecture with friends and make connections that last a lifetime. This organization focuses on building leadership skills and community outreach.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Architecture students benefited from eye-opening visits to the Lycoming County Resource Management Services landfill in Allenwood and the John R. T. Ryan Restaurant & Brewery in a section of downtown Williamsport that recently underwent extensive redevelopment.
In addition to the transfer standards established by the College, students seeking transfer credit from another institution for architecture program courses may be asked to submit examples of coursework to the architecture department head. Determination by the department head as to whether transfer credit is given will be based on alignment of the transfer course with Penn College course content and established NAAB Program and Student Criteria.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
The Bachelor of Architecture program is pursuing initial candidacy status for accreditation with the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year term, an eight-year term with conditions, or a three-year term of initial accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established education standards.
Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may require a non-accredited undergraduate degree in architecture for admission. However, the non-accredited degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.
Pennsylvania College of Technology Architecture & Sustainable Design Department offers the following NAAB accredited degree program: Bachelor of Architecture (ARC) requiring 152 credits.
The NAAB grants candidacy status to new programs that have developed viable plans for achieving initial accreditation. Candidacy status indicates that a program expects to achieve initial accreditation within six years of achieving candidacy, if its plan is properly implemented.
In order to meet the education requirement, set forth by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, an applicant for an NCARB Certificate must hold a professional degree in architecture from a program accredited by the NAAB; the degree must have been awarded not more than two years prior to initial accreditation. However, meeting the education requirement for the NCARB Certificate may not be equivalent to meeting the education requirement for registration in a specific jurisdiction. Please contact NCARB for more information.
Pennsylvania College of Technology Architecture & Sustainable Design Department was granted candidacy status for the following professional degree program in architecture: Bachelor of Architecture (ARC) requiring 152 credits; Year candidacy awarded: January 1, 2023; Next visit: Continuation of Candidacy November 2025; Projected year to achieve initial accreditation: 2027; Earliest graduation date projected to meet NCARB education requirement: May 2027.
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Architecture Related Software and Computer Specifications
Students in the Architecture Department programs are required to purchase their own laptop computers for use during our courses and labs. The minimum computer specifications below are based on the hardware requirements needed to run the software that we utilize including:
Minimum Laptop Computer Requirements
Tools are available for purchase through The College Store.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Architecture and Sustainable Design Advisory Committee Members
Mr. Larry Basile
Executive Vice President
Supply Source, Inc.
Mr. David W Daneker
Construction Project Manager
UPMC Susquehanna
Mr. Robert J Gehr, AIA, NCARB
Vice President, Retail Design & Buildings
Larson Design Group, Inc.
Mr. Jeff A LeFevre
President
LeFevre Wilk Architects, LLC
Ms. Erica Schreffler
Architecture Project Coordinator
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates
Mr. Brent A Stebbins
Partner/Architect/Designer
RLPS Architects
Mr. Anthony H Visco, Jr.
Owner
Anthony H. Visco, Jr., Architects
Mr. Daniel Willis
Emeritus Professor of Architecture
Penn State University
Associate Professor, Architecture, Department Head
Instructor, Architecture
Kara Demmien
Instructor, Architecture
Associate Professor, Architecture
Associate Professor, Architecture
Anthony Komarnicki
Instructor, Architecture
Emily Diehl
Faculty, Architecture
Architecture
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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Concrete Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Residential Construction Technology & Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Plumbing
Certificate
Construction Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Concrete Technician II
Competency Credential
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, Online
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)