Drury University
Hammons School of Architecture
Our setting within a small liberal arts university makes the Hammons School of Architecture program unlike any other. With a close-knit community of students, faculty, and alumni coupled with a curriculum that encourages exploration and community outreach, HSA students build a foundation that will support them throughout their careers.
Setting
Effective Curriculum
The HSA provides an extremely effective preparation for successful practice and with great efficiency: most students graduate with an M.Arch. in only 5 years, rather than the national average of 6 years.
Personalized Education
We emphasize one-to-one instruction from talented and connected professors, in classes and studios with low student-faculty ratios. We support student involvement in music performance, athletics, student government, and other extra-curricular activities.
Hands-On Experience
Exploration of materials and construction is supported by an advanced workshop with both traditional and digital fabrication capabilities, including laser cutting, CNC routing, and 3-D printing.
Celebrated Students, Alumni, and Faculty
The HSA prepares graduates for design excellence and professional leadership. Active and accomplished faculty work directly with students and remain connected with alumni.
Global Connections
HSA alumni can be found in 41 states and 16 countries. All students are required to study abroad for at least 5 weeks and complete 360 paid internship hours in architectural offices or related activities.
School Philosophy
Drury is an independent university, church-related, grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and committed to personalized education in a community of scholars who value the arts of teaching and learning. Education at Drury seeks:
To cultivate spiritual sensibilities and imaginative faculties as well as ethical insight and critical thought;
To foster the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge; and
To liberate persons to participate responsibly in and contribute to life in a global comm
Programs
Drury Fusion is a guaranteed experience for all students. It has been carefully designed to equip students for life and profession through a blend of academic credentials. Each Drury student is guaranteed at least three credentials (credentials being majors, minors, and certificates). Of the three credentials, at least one must be in the “Life” category and one must be in the “Profession” category.Drury Fusion integrates theoretical learning with real-world projects and problems in order to empower students to develop intellectually and gain marketable competencies. Drury Fusion is structured to provide the knowledge, perspectives, and skills associated with a liberal arts and sciences education. Drury Fusion has three components: first-year seminar courses, Exploration requirements, and certificates.
of Focus
1. Art & Design
2. Digital Fabrication & Technology
3. Materials and Construction
4. Building Technologies 5. Community Design
6. Design/Build
7. Digital Design & Visualization
8. Sustainability & High-Performance Built Environments
Opportunities
Co-Op / Work Placement
Cross-disciplinary experience
Study Abroad
Facilities
24 Hour Workshop
Large-format Printer
Laser Cutter
Woodshop
3D Printing
CNC Milling
Fabrication Lab
Policies
Transfer Policies
Drury’s Hammons School of Architecture (HSA) encourages application by transfer students, who should be aware of the following policies and procedures:
1. Requests for transfer credit for Drury Fusion (general studies) and other courses not specifically required by the HSA M.Arch. curriculum will be reviewed by the office of the University Registrar. In order to initiate this review, prospective transfer students should complete an application and should consult the transfer information posted on Drury’s website: https://www.drury.edu/
2. Requests for transfer credit for courses required by the HSA M.Arch. or B.S.A.S. curricula will be reviewed by the HSA Associate Dean in consultation with the HSA Dean and other faculty as necessary. The following guidelines will apply:
– Prospective transfer students should provide transcripts and (for studio or representation courses) portfolios of design work.
– Transfer credit for required ARCH or MARC courses will only be granted if the scope, content, and learning outcomes of transferred courses are closely aligned with those offered at Drury.
– Transfer decisions for studio courses will consider studio contact hours as well as portfolio-based evidence of appropriate design and technical skills.
– Granting of transfer credit for required ARCH or MARC courses will be more likely when transferred courses are from NAAB-accredited architecture programs or community-college programs with Drury transfer agreements.
