OVERVIEW

During the 1950-51 academic year, a four-year architectural program began, and the degree of Bachelor in Science with a major in architecture was first awarded in 1952. The program in architecture at Kent emerged primarily out of the practical consideration of increasing the availability of architectural services in the rapidly growing metropolitan areas surrounding Kent. The School developed a professional direction at the outset and has maintained this orientation throughout its history.

Two major events occurred in 1956. First, the Division of Architecture in the Department of Industrial Arts became a separate Department of Architecture within the College of Arts and Sciences. Second, the new department initiated a five-year professional program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture. Professor Joseph Morbito was appointed Department Head, a position he held for the next 21 years. In 1959 the Department of Architecture was transfered to the newly formed College of Fine and Professional Arts. In January 1967, the department moved to its current facility in Taylor Hall.