American College of the Building Arts
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As the nation's only institution awarding a Bachelor of Applied Science in Building Arts, the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) in Charleston, South Carolina, is renowned for preserving historic craftsmanship through highly specialized majors like Architectural Stone Carving, Timber Framing, and Forged Architectural Ironwork. The student experience is defined by an intimate, hands-on, and collaborative community of makers who learn directly from master artisans in the school’s state-of-the-art, restored historic trolley barn campus. What truly sets ACBA apart is its focus on real-world application, featuring mandatory summer externships that place students at prestigious historic preservation and construction sites worldwide, ultimately leading to an exceptional near-100% career placement rate upon graduation.
Wikipedia:American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) is a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences college located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education to grant a Bachelor of Applied Science and an Associate of Applied Science in six craft specializations in the building arts.
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