Start Strong. Transfer with Confidence.
Launch your architectural journey with Barton’s Pre-Professional Architecture program. This curriculum is designed to provide students with the general education and foundational coursework required for transfer into most four-year architecture programs. Architects play a key role in shaping our built environment, working in diverse settings such as private firms, real estate development companies, and government agencies.
Barton’s program is built to align with transfer requirements; however, students are encouraged to consult with their intended transfer institution to ensure all specific prerequisites are met. Begin your path toward a creative and impactful career in architecture with Barton.
Barton Benefits
At Barton, our areas of study are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary to thrive in today’s world. Whether you're just beginning your educational journey or advancing your career, we offer flexible and rigorous programs that support your goals.
Why Barton?
- Complete your general education courses for seamless transfer into a four-year degree program
- Choose flexible learning options—take courses online or in person
- Save money with many classes using Open Educational Resources (OER), reducing or eliminating textbook costs
- Benefit from small class sizes and personalized, one-on-one attention from faculty
Career Outlook
Architecture offers creative, technical, and impactful career paths in both the public and private sectors.
- Job Growth: Projected to grow 5–8% over the next decade
- Annual Openings: Steady demand driven by new construction, urban planning, and sustainable design
- Salary Range: Most architects earn between $60,000 and $100,000+; senior architects and project managers often earn more
- Career Options: Building design, urban planning, sustainable architecture, interior architecture, historic preservation, and construction management
Architecture combines artistic vision with practical problem-solving, offering opportunities to shape the built environment and leave a lasting impact on communities.
Your Next Step
After completing the Pre-Professional Architecture track at Barton, you’ll be well-prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university to continue your education and apply to Architecture programs.
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Our curriculum includes essential coursework in:
- English Composition
- Communications
- Humanities
- Mathematics
Architecture is a great choice if you're passionate about design, problem-solving, and shaping the built environment to improve how people live, work, and connect.
Degree Maps
Degree Maps
Associate in Science
Architecture
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