The Minor in Architecture provides an introduction to architectural principles, combining design thinking and placemaking focusing on how people interact with the built environment.
- Undergraduate students in any major may apply for the Architecture minor.
- Applicants should connect with an advisor to discuss their proposed plan of study.
- The Department of Architecture prioritizes course access for its majors; therefore, enrollment in minor courses cannot be guaranteed.
- Minors may register for courses if space remains available after the needs of majors have been met.
- Enrollment in the Architecture minor is limited.
Minor Requirements: 26 credits
Courses used to fulfill the minor requirements must be taken for a letter grade of C- or better or a mark of Pass (P or P*).
Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ARCH 201 | Introduction to Architecture | 4 |
ARCH 484 | Architectural Design (only required for interior architecture and landscape architecture majors) 1 | 6 |
Electives | See table below. Any students outside of interior architecture and landscape architecture must take 22 credits of electives) | 16 |
Total Credits |
| 26 |
1 ARCH 484 Architectural Design is a course that may not be taken by students outside of the Department of Architecture, with the exception of landscape architecture students.
Electives
CODE | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ARCH 407 | Seminar: [Topic] | 1-6 |
ARCH 409 | Terminal Project | 1-6 |
ARCH 410 | Experimental Course: [Topic] | 1-6 |
ARCH 430 | Architectural Contexts: Place and Culture | 4 |
ARCH 435 | Principles of Urban Design | 4 |
ARCH 437 | Theory of Urban Design II | 3 |
ARCH 438 | Housing Prototypes | 3 |
ARCH 439 | Minimal Dwelling | 3 |
ARCH 440 | Human Context of Design | 4 |
ARCH 450 | Spatial Composition | 4 |
ARCH 491 | Environmental Control Systems I | 4 |
ARCH 492 | Environmental Control Systems II | 4 |
ARH 314 | History of World Architecture I | 4 |
ARH 315 | History of World Architecture II | 4 |
PPPM 321 | Inclusive Urbanism | 4 |
It is possible to take other architecture courses and apply them to the minor with the permission of the instructor and approval from the Department of Architecture.