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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.
Program offered
Architectural Studies (Minor)
Offered by
Herberger Institute for Design & the Arts
Location
Tempe
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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.