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If I study architecture, what is the college curriculum like?

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Question: If I study architecture, what is the college curriculum like?
Answer: As an architecture student, you will study a broad range of subjects, including writing, design, graphics, computer applications, art history, mathematics, physics, structural systems, and building and materials construction.

To get an idea of the specific classes you will take, spend some time browsing through the course listings of colleges that have been accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Here's a sampling of classes offered by several architecture schools:

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