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If you are studying another major but are interested in architectural studies, add this minor to add to your knowledge.
The architectural studies minor is available to nonarchitecture majors interested in this field.
The courses are designed to provide an overview of architecture throughout history while focusing on architectural design, with the intention of exploring the process of architectural thinking.
At A Glance
Application requirements
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Program requirements
A minimum of 18 credit hours (to include 12 credit hours of upper-division coursework) are required for the minor. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00) is required in all classes for the minor.
A minimum GPA of 2.50 in minor courses is required to earn the minor in architectural studies.
Lower Division Options -- 6 credit hours
Notes: Instructor Consent Required
Upper Division Options -- 12 credit hours
APH 421: First Concepts: What is... The Writing, Philosophy, and Culture of Architecture (L or HU) (3)
Notes: APH 499 requires a petition to The Design School.
Notes: Instructor Consent Required
Notes: Instructor Consent Required
Notes: Instructor Consent Required
Depending on a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.50
Incompatible Majors: BSD in architectural studies
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Students interested in pursuing a minor should consult their academic advisor to declare the minor and to ensure that an appropriate set of courses is taken. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor. Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.