University of Illinois Chicago College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts 16 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies is an upper-level undergraduate major that uses architecture and related design practices as a lens through which to understand the history of ideas and cultural invention. In addition, it exposes students to the synthetic environment of the design studio, providing an introductory experience that some students may wish to pursue later in graduate education.
| Pre-Architectural Studies | 60 credits |
| Architectural Studies | 60 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
Pre-Architectural Studies: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 160 | Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts | 3 |
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
| AH 110 | World History of Art and the Built Environment I | 4 |
| AH 111 | World History of Art and the Built Environment II | 4 |
| ARCH 200 | Architecture and Society | 4 |
| MATH 121 | Precalculus Mathematics | 5 |
| Total Pre-Architectural Studies: Required Courses | 60 credits | |
Architectural Studies: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 105 | Architectural Studio 1 | 5 |
| ARCH 106 | Architectural Studio 2 | 5 |
| ARCH 151 | Architecture at Chicago | 2 |
| ARCH 251 | Architectural Analysis | 3 |
| ARCH 252 | Modern Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 371 | Architectural Theory 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 372 | Architectural Theory 2 | 3 |
| ARCH 414 | Contemporary Practices | 3 |
| ARCH 440 | Digital Design and Fabrication | 3 |
| ARCH 499 | Special Topics | 3-4 |
| Total Architectural Studies: Required Courses | 3 credits | |
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