North Carolina A&T State University offers a professional five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree program within its Department of Built Environment. This program holds accreditation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board NAAB, a crucial step for graduates seeking architectural licensure. The curriculum provides a comprehensive education combining architectural theory, intensive design studio work, building technology, and professional practice principles. Students gain hands-on experience and explore vital areas such as sustainable design, community-focused development, and building performance. The program fosters interdisciplinary learning and maintains strong connections with industry professionals, effectively preparing graduates for diverse and impactful careers in architectural practice and related fields, aiming to shape the built environment responsibly.
View ArchitectureNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T State University, NC A&T, N.C. A&T, or simply A&T) is a public, historically black land-grant research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. Founded by the North Carolina General Assembly on March 9, 1891, as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, it was the second college established under the provisions of the Morrill Act of 1890, as well as the first for people of color in the State of North Carolina. Initially, the college offered instruction in agriculture, English, horticulture and mathematics. In 1967, the college was designated a Regional University by the North Carolina General Assembly and renamed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.