Architecture and Environmental Design Curriculum Sequence

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Suggested Curriculum Sequence

This curriculum guide is a tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult Degree Works before and after registration for cl assess each semester to track academic progress.

First Year (Semester One): 16 Credits

ARCH 103 - Communication Skills I 3 credits
ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 credits EC
XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
MATH 110 - Algebra, Functions, and Analytic Geometry 3 credits MQ*
ORAP 107 - Freshman Orientation Architecture and Planning 1 credits

First Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

ARCH 101 - Concepts and Theories of the Built Environment I 3 credits
ARCH 104 - Communication Skills II 3 credits IM*
ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 credits EC
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 Credits SB
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 4 credits with lab BP

Second Year (Semester One): 16 Credits

ARCH 201 - Design I (Form, Space & Order) 6 credits
ARCH 203 - Communication Skills III 3 credits
ARCH 205 - History of the Built Environment I (Antiquity – 18th Century) 3 credits
ARCH 208 - Building Materials I 3 credits
XXXX - PHYS. Ed. Activity or FIN 101 or MIND 101 or DSVG 101 or FACS 102 1 Credit

Second Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

ARCH 202 - Design II (Site & Structure) 6 credits
ARCH 206 - History of the Built Environment II (19th Century – Present) 3 credits
ARCH 207 - Site Design 3 credits
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT

Third Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

ARCH 301 - Design III: Housing Studio 6 credits
XXXX - ARCH History and Theory Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - ARCH Technology Elective 3 credits²
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits no lab req. BP

Third Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

ARCH 302 - Design IV: Intro to Urban Design 6 credits
XXXX - ARCH History and Theory Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - ARCH Technology Elective 3 credits²
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 Credits. AH

Fourth Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

XXXX - ARCH Fourth Year Studio 6 credits³
XXXX - ARCH Elective 3 credits⁴
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI

Fourth Year (Semester Two): 12 Credits

XXXX - ARCH Fourth Year Studio 6 credits³
XXXX - ARCH Elective 3 credits⁴
XXXX - ARCH Elective 3 credits⁴

Total Credit Hours: 120

*denotes a department required supporting/major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher

1 History and Theory Electives are 2 courses chosen from the following: ARCH 304 , ARCH 305 , ARCH 331 , ARCH 345 , ARCH 409 , ARCH 415 , ARCH 416 , ARCH 418 , ARCH 420 , ARCH 426 , ARCH 431 , ARCH 445 , CMGT 101 , CMGT 204 , CMGT 242 , CMGT 300 , CMGT 311 , CMGT 403 , INTD 101 , INTD 212 , INTD 412

2 Technology Electives are 2 courses chosen from the following: ARCH 203 , ARCH 204 , ARCH 303 , ARCH 311 , ARCH 312 , ARCH 321 , ARCH 322 , ARCH 335 , ARCH 400 , ACCT 406 , ARCH 407 , ARCH 408 , ARCH 412 , ARCH 422 , ARCH 423 , ARCH 424 , ARCH 428 , ARCH 429 , ARCH 432 , ARCH 435 , ARCH 438 , CMGT 203 , CMGT 301 , CMGT 302 , CMGT 303 , CMGT 304 , CMGT 306 , CMGT 401 , CMGT 420 , INTD 322 , INTD 324 , SOCI 351 , SOCI 380

3 Fourth Year Studio Courses are 2 courses chosen from the following: ARCH 401 , ARCH 402 , ARCH 403 , ARCH 404 , ARCH 410 , ARCH 425 . **Note** two (2) 400 level pre-approved ARCH electives (History/Theory or Technology) may fulfill the fourth (4th) year studio requirement. Students will submit a course substitution form for pre-approval from the Department Chair and School Dean. The Office of the Registrar makes the final approval.

4 ARCH Electives are any courses in ARCH, CMGT, INTD, or other advisor approved courses

AREN Students planning to register for ARCH 401 Building Design I or considering applying for the 3+2 Master in Architecture program must register for the following Technology Elective courses: ARCH 311 and ARCH 312 in their third year

AREN Students planning to pursue a professional degree in Landscape Architecture by applying for the 3+2 Master in Landscape Architecture program must register for the following Technology Elective: ARCH 311 and ARCH 312 in their third year

AREN Students planning to pursue a professional degree in City and Regional Planning by applying for the 3+2 Master in City & Regional Planning program must register for the following Technology Elective: ARCH 322 in their third year

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department