Judson University
School of Art, Design & Architecture
The Judson University Department of Architecture is a Christ-centered community of architects, designers and scholars who appreciate diversity, embrace critical and creative excellence, develop visual and spatial imagination, and model Christian stewardship and hope. Our mission is to educate and prepare students to become leaders, models of excellence, and servants in the professional architecture and design industries, in service to both local and global communities.
http://arch.judsonu.edu
Setting
Judson University is a small, evangelical Christian institution, on the banks of the Fox River, in Elgin, Illinois, northwest of Chicago. The Department of Architecture offices, classrooms and studios are physically situated in the Harm A. Weber Academic Center, a LEED-Gold learning center which includes the campus library and the School of Art, Design & Architecture. The department is a collection of Christian architects, designers and scholars committed to the faithful engagement of our God-given creative gifts and aptitudes, in His image and for His kingdom. The study of Architecture demands a broad landscape of both right- and left-brained skills, ranging from creative to technical, intuitive to calculated, historical to imaginative, manual to digital. No one of us is gifted in all of these areas, but each of us excels at some of these. We will come alongside you to help you to identify and cultivate your strengths, while we also challenge you to continually improve upon your shortcomings, as we do the same. The study of architecture is at once a creative, rigorous, passionate, intellectual, and fulfilling pursuit which will equip you to make positive change in the built environment, and in all things glorifying Him -- the great Creator.
School Philosophy
The Judson architecture program represents the Church at work in higher education and aspires to be a global leader in architectural education and Christian service. The department of architecture at Judson University offers a comprehensive, professional education in architecture and interior design. Delivered by a committed faculty, the program focuses on: 1. Inspiring students to demonstrate their commitment to our natural environment, sustainability and the development of a quality built environment; 2. Encouraging students in academics and community through an interdisciplinary approach that prepares leaders and tempers professionals; 3. Nurturing students in the exploration of approaches to architecture and interior design, and their expressions of personal beliefs in their design and professional activities; 4. Cultivating and modeling a strong faith-based worldview through our program, teaching, and lives; 5. Continuously exploring the intersection between Christianity, architecture/interior design, education and service.
Programs
The Architecture program was founded in 1997 and initially accredited by NAAB in 2004. The program is widely acknowledged for its innovative approach to architectural education including a one year-preceptorship (internship) and its context within an evangelical Christian institution. Environmental stewardship is a design philosophy, which guides the program and its approach to architecture education. The program consists of a 130 credit hour, undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, as a preparatory degree, a one year [or more] preceptorship in practice, and a 42 credit hour professional Master of Architecture degree.
of Focus
1. Art & Design
2. Building Technologies
3. Community Design
4. Cross-Cultural Contexts > Human Experiences
5. Digital Design & Visualization
6. History | Theory | Criticism
7. Urbanism
Opportunities
Teaching / Research assistantships
Online Courses
Study Abroad
Facilities
Large-format Printer
Laser Cutter
Woodshop
3D Printing
Fabrication Lab
Policies
Transfer Policies
Transfer students are students who have completed at least 28 semester hours of college credit. Transfer student admission requirements: The Academic Policies Committee has established the following minimal admissions standards for transfer applicants:
– Submission of the online application with the $50 application fee (waived until Jan. 1).
– A cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) of all prior college coursework.
– Submission of all official transcripts from institutions attended prior to Judson University.
– Or submission of a printable application with the $50 application fee (waived until Jan. 1).
Transfer students with less than 28 semester hours will need to submit the following:
– An online application with the $50 application fee (waived until Jan. 1).
– An official transcript (6 semesters or more) of your academic record sent by the high school from which you graduated or will graduate.
– The official results of the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) sent by the ACT program or College Board, respectively. The Judson ACT code is 1101; SAT code is 1351.
– Official transcripts of all college level academic work from all institutions attended prior to Judson.
– A signed copy of the Judson University Lifestyle Statement. A copy of the Student Handbook can be found here.
– Or submission of a printable application with the $50 application fee (waived until Jan. 1).
Transfer students with more than 28 semester hours will need to submit the following:
– An online application with the $50 application fee (waived until Jan. 1).
– Official transcripts of all college level academic work from all institutions attended prior to Judson
– A signed copy of the Judson University Lifestyle Statement. A copy of the Student Handbook can be found here.
– Or submission of a printable application with the $50 application fee (waived until Jan. 1).
The Admissions Review Committee will evaluate applicants who do not meet the minimal admission standards. A limited number of marginal candidates who demonstrate strong potential to succeed in college will be accepted to the university.
