The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design provides a strong liberal arts foundation in environmental design, emphasizing architectural design, representation, construction technologies, history/theory, and sustainable design. The program is a rigorous, hands-on, studio-based curriculum offering both breadth of liberal arts and in-depth pre-professional competency. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in design firms or for continuation to graduate studies (including the accredited M.Arch professional degree). The program mission centers on design excellence, architectural activism, and engaged practice for positive transformation of the built environment. Notably, it is part of Berkeley’s historic '4+2 model', advocating a broad four-year undergraduate education followed by specialized graduate study for professional licensure.