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The Architecture minor offers a program of study in which our undergraduates can become more adept at understanding the power of the built environment to shape lives and embody societal values.

Minor Requirements

The minor includes a minimum of six courses as follows.

Introductory Course

Five Electives

Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of AREL in the course offerings.

Students may apply to the Architectural Studies Minor Coordinator for permission to integrate one course from outside the ARTS department into their minor concentration, as a substitute for one of the following requirements.

History and Theory of Architecture

Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of ARHT in the course offerings

At least two courses:

Architecture and its Interaction with other Arts and Cultural forms

Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of ARIN in the course offerings

No more than two:

Additional Elective

Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of AREL in the course offerings.

Complete at least one course from the following:

Graduate Study Recommendations

Students anticipating graduate work in architecture should be aware that liberal arts experience is highly valued by the best graduate schools. To prepare for graduate work in architecture, students should take 听辞谤 聽and one semester of calculus. Experience in studio courses, especially drawing (), sculpture (听辞谤 ), is extremely valuable in the preparation of a graduate portfolio. The study of historical architecture and the ways in which architecture connects to society is promoted in many art courses such as , , , , , , , and聽. Students interested in careers in architecture should contact the architecture adviser.