The minor in Architectural Studies is available to non-architecture majors interested in this field, but who wish to pursue another major. A minimum of 18 credit hours are required for the minor. The courses are designed to provide an overview of architecture throughout history while focusing on architectural design with the intention to explore the process of design thinking.
| Required Courses |
Title |
Credit Hours |
ALA/APH 100
|
Introduction to Environmental Design
|
3 |
APH/ALA 200
|
Introduction to Architecture
|
3 |
| APH 313 |
History of Architecture I
|
3 |
APH 314
|
History of Architecture II
|
3 |
6 additional credits of electives in the architectural history and theory concentration must be selected from the following list for a total of 18 credits. Consult the catalog for necessary pre-requisites.
| Recommended Courses |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| APH 300 |
World Architecture I/Western Cultures |
3 |
| APH 304 |
American Architecture |
3 |
APH 305 |
Contemporary Architecture |
3 |
APH 394 |
Special Topics |
3 |
APH 411 |
History of Landscape Architecture |
3 |
APH 414 |
History of the City |
3 |
APH 441 |
Ancient Architecture |
3 |
APH 444 |
Baroque Architecture |
3 |
APH 446 |
20th Century Architecture I |
3 |
APH 447 |
20th Century Architecture II |
3 |
APH 494 |
Special Topics |
3 |
| APH 598 |
Special Topics |
3 |
| ARP 451 |
Architectural Field Studies |
6 |
| PLA/LPH 420 |
Theory of Urban Design |
3 |
The following requires a petition to the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture:
| Courses |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| APH 499 |
Independent Study
|
3 |
Note: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to pursue the minor in Architectural Studies. In addition, students may not use a core course to be counted toward the minor. Students pursuing the BS in Landscape Architecture must petition the school to request a substitution for any core courses that are also included in the Architectural Studies minor.
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The minor in Landscape Studies is designed for students who have an interest in landscape aesthetics, but are pursuing a major in another field. The course selection is intended to provide greater understanding of landscape issues that may be relevant in related professional disciplines and to broaden knowledge about the landscape in which we live. A minimum of 18 credit hours are required for the minor.
| Required Courses |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ALA/APH 100 |
Introduction to Environmental Design |
3 |
| APH/ALA 200 |
Introduction to Architecture |
3 |
PLA/LPH 310 |
History of Landscape Architecture |
3 |
| PLA/LPH 311 |
Contemporary Landscape Architecture |
3 |
9 additional credits of electives in the architectural history and theory concentration must be selected from the following list for a total of 18 credits. Consult the catalog for necessary pre-requisites.
| Courses |
Title |
Credit Hours |
PLA/LPH 394
|
Special Topics
|
3 |
| PLA/LPH 410 |
Social Factors in Landscape + Urban Planning |
3 |
| PLA/LPH 411 |
Landscape Architecture Theory + Criticism
|
3 |
PLA/LPH 412
|
Landscape Ecology + Planning
|
3 |
PLA/LPH 413
|
Southwest Landscape Interpretation
|
3 |
PLA/LPH 494
|
Special Topics
|
3 |
PLA/LPH 598
|
Special Topics
|
3 |
| PLA/LPH 485 |
International Field Studies in Landscape Architecture |
6 |
The following requires a petition to the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture:
| Courses |
Title |
Credit Hours |
PLA/LPH 499
|
Independent Study
|
3 |
Note: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to pursue the minor in Landscape Architecture Studies. In addition, students may not use a core course to be counted toward the minor. Students pursuing the BS in Design in Architecture Studies must petition the school to request a substitution for any core courses that are also included in the Landscape Architecture minor.
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