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Architecture and Design

Design the future

Launch your future in architectural design right here in Mitchell, South Dakota. If you’re a high school student who loves creativity, problem-solving and design, Dakota Wesleyan University’s Architectural Design program will help you turn that passion into a career.

This program blends hands-on design projects, architecture courses, and construction classes so you learn how to bring your ideas to life. Thanks to our unique partnership with Mitchell Technical College (MTC), you’ll gain real-world experience with industry tools while building the foundation for a career in architecture, construction management, or design.

What jobs can you do with a
architecture and design degree?

Make a living as a digital designer and practice your passion in any of these career areas: 

Architecture Designer

Construction Manager

Drafter
Project Manager
Urban Planning

Program Features & Policies:

  • You may have the option to participate in college athletics if you maintain nine credits at DWU (NAIA requirement) and 12 credits total.
  • Courses at Mitchell Tech will typically begin in the second semester of your freshman year at DWU.
  • You can earn your bachelor’s degree within four years if you follow the plan you create with your adviser.
  • Because of this agreement, financial aid will apply to both institutions, as long as you maintain a minimum of 12 credits between both schools.
  • Dakota Wesleyan University scholarships will be prorated based on credit hours enrolled at DWU.
  • Credits taken at Mitchell Tech need to be preapproved.
  • Mitchell Tech enrollment caps may apply.

DWU + MTC

The best of two worlds: state-of-the-art facilities at nearby Mitchell Tech and strong business, communication, and teamwork skills from DWU. 

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Architecture and Design Courses

With DWU and Mitchell Tech, you’ll build a foundation in design principles, computer-aided drafting, and digital media while exploring architectural design, construction methods, and graphic design. This concentration blends creativity and technical skills for a well-rounded approach to architecture.

  • Advanced Digital Imaging
  • Architectural Design
  • Building Design
  • Building Materials
  • Building Methods
  • Calculus
  • Computer Graphics
  • Construction Contracting and Leadership
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Project Timeline and Cost

Get to Know Your Professors

In our program, you will learn directly from professionals in the field. A teaching assistant or graduate assistant will never supplement your education. You will leave confident, knowing that what you learned will be relevant to your career. 

Kyle Herges, MFA

Professor of Digital Media and Design | Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

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