Architectural and Urban History, Minor

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The four-course minor introduces students to the study of architectural history, paying particular attention to the relationship between buildings and their larger urban, cultural, economic, and social environments. The minor includes one general survey class that covers a variety of different cultures and geographic contexts over time. Students may then choose from a suite of architectural history courses to fulfill the remaining 12 credits of this minor. 

Please note: This minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies majors. Bachelor of Landscape  Architecture students may double count at most one course with this minor.

Note: This minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies majors. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture students may double count at most one course with this minor. 

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Architectural History Core
ARCH 1310	Buildings and Cities, A Global History	4
Electives
Complete three of the following:		12
Any course from the ARCH 2300 series, including:
ARCH 2310	History of Chinese Architecture
ARCH 2320	Modern Chinese Architecture
ARCH 2330	Architecture and the City in the Nineteenth Century
ARCH 2340	Modern Architecture
ARCH 2345	Contemporary Architecture
ARCH 3370	Advanced Topics in Architectural History
ARCH 4850	Urban and Architectural History Abroad

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor