Architectural Studies Minor
This minor is designed to provide a foundation in architecture concepts for students in majors outside of the School of Architecture.
Admission
Any undergraduate outside of the School of Architecture with a University grade point average of at least 2.50 may take any course required for this program, whether pursuing the minor or not. Students may obtain only one minor from the School of Architecture.
Students who know they intend to complete the Architectural Studies Minor should apply online at the earliest possible date; deadlines are March 1 for fall or summer, and October 1 for spring.
Total Hours Required: 15
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 308 | Architecture and Society | 3 |
| ARC 318K | World Architecture: Origins to 1750 | 3 |
| ARC 318L | World Architecture: The Industrial Revolution to the Present | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Architecture 327C through 327W | ||
| Hours chosen from: Architecture 342C through 342W | ||
| ARC 350R.1 | The Modern American City | 3 |
| or ARC 350R.3 | Urban Design Practice | |
| or ARC 350R.4 | Economy/Value/Quality of Life | |
| ARC 369J | City Architecture | 3 |
| or CRP 369K | Principles of Physical Planning | |
| College Requirements - Architecture | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
- At least half of the total hours required must be completed in residence.
- All coursework must be taken on the letter-grade basis, and completed in conjunction with the students’ major requirements.
- Registration for upper-division hours requires successful completion of 60 hours of coursework.
- Six hours must be upper-division.
- Please see the Course Schedule to determine if instructor permission is required.
- Former architecture majors may use architecture hours completed while in the School of Architecture toward this minor.
- ARC 350R (any topic) and ARC 368R (any topic) completed prior to Fall 2016 also may be counted.