Minors

The School offers minors in Architectural History, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban & Environmental Planning, Historic Preservation, and Urban Studies.

Applications

Applications for the six minors are available in Campbell Hall, Room 120A. Upon completion of all requirements, the signature of the respective department chair must be obtained.

Requirements

A minor in Architectural History requires 17 AR H credits, including AR H 101 and AR H 102, and nine credits of AR H electives. No thesis is required.

A minor in Architecture provides students with an opportunity to develop a basic understanding of, and appreciation for, architecture as an important component of culture and the built environment. The minor requirements are listed under the University Minor in Architecture Requirements.

A minor in Landscape Architecture requires a minimum GPA of 3.00, and at least fifteen credits in landscape architecture. Among the courses are: L AR 512; one of the following: L AR 533, 537; At least three from the L AR 510’s or L AR 520’s series (other non-studio L AR courses maybe taken with the permission of the Landscape Architecture Minor Advisor and the course instructor; note that many courses have technical pre-requisites). Students in the Architecture Department are strongly encouraged to take a 400-level studio in Landscape Architecture (subject to availability). Students outside the Architecture department are strongly encouraged to take ARCH 102 Lesson in Making (3) in addition to the courses listed above. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences must submit a "VISTAA" report to their advisor in Landscape Architecture.

A minor in Urban & Environmental Planning requires fifteen credits of planning courses. Students may choose from among any PLAN course, with no more than six credits at the 500 level. Students outside of the School should include at least one plan-making course. PLAN courses taken as a completed Planning Minor do not count against the limit of credits college students can take outside the College.

A minor in Historic Preservation requires fifteen credits, nine of which must be from among the following courses in the foundations of preservation core: AR H 381, 382, 383, 384, 590, 982; ARCH 511; L AR 512, 513; and PLAN 530. Six credits from among more specialized preservation courses are also required. These include the following: AR H 371, 585; L AR 514, 523, 527; PLAC 534, 565; and PLAN 534, 551. Any other courses will require approval of the director to be counted toward the minor.

A minor in Urban Studies requires a core curriculum of 6 credits: ARCH 268 and 568, plus 12 credits of elective coursework, selecting at least one course from each of three subject categories: History, Culture and Society; Design and Planning; and Environment and Technology. A list of approved elective courses offered at the School of Architecture and the College of Arts and Sciences is available under Courses. A full description of the minor and its requirements are listed under Minor in Urban Studies.

	Home > Academics > Undergraduate Study > Minors The School offers minors in Architectural History, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban & Environmental Planning, Historic Preservation, and Urban Studies. Applications Applications for the six minors are available in Campbell Hall, Room 120A. Upon completion of all requirements, the signature of the respective department chair must be obtained. Requirements A minor in Architectural History requires 17 AR H credits, including AR H 101 and AR H 102, and nine credits of AR H electives. No thesis is required. A minor in Architecture provides students with an opportunity to develop a basic understanding of, and appreciation for, architecture as an important component of culture and the built environment. The minor requirements are listed under the University Minor in Architecture Requirements. A minor in Landscape Architecture requires a minimum GPA of 3.00, and at least fifteen credits in landscape architecture. Among the courses are: L AR 512; one of the following: L AR 533, 537; At least three from the L AR 510’s or L AR 520’s series (other non-studio L AR courses maybe taken with the permission of the Landscape Architecture Minor Advisor and the course instructor; note that many courses have technical pre-requisites). Students in the Architecture Department are strongly encouraged to take a 400-level studio in Landscape Architecture (subject to availability). Students outside the Architecture department are strongly encouraged to take ARCH 102 Lesson in Making (3) in addition to the courses listed above. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences must submit a "VISTAA" report to their advisor in Landscape Architecture. A minor in Urban & Environmental Planning requires fifteen credits of planning courses. Students may choose from among any PLAN course, with no more than six credits at the 500 level. Students outside of the School should include at least one plan-making course. PLAN courses taken as a completed Planning Minor do not count against the limit of credits college students can take outside the College. A minor in Historic Preservation requires fifteen credits, nine of which must be from among the following courses in the foundations of preservation core: AR H 381, 382, 383, 384, 590, 982; ARCH 511; L AR 512, 513; and PLAN 530. Six credits from among more specialized preservation courses are also required. These include the following: AR H 371, 585; L AR 514, 523, 527; PLAC 534, 565; and PLAN 534, 551. Any other courses will require approval of the director to be counted toward the minor. A minor in Urban Studies requires a core curriculum of 6 credits: ARCH 268 and 568, plus 12 credits of elective coursework, selecting at least one course from each of three subject categories: History, Culture and Society; Design and Planning; and Environment and Technology. A list of approved elective courses offered at the School of Architecture and the College of Arts and Sciences is available under Courses. A full description of the minor and its requirements are listed under Minor in Urban Studies.	Architectural History Architecture Landscape Architecture Urban & Environmental Planning Historic Preservation Certificate Program Admissions Dual Degrees Undergraduate Minors Study Abroad Continuing & Professional Education
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