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Students interested in design can earn a minor in design studies through this nonstudio-based program of study that focuses on the design disciplines offered in the ASU Herberger Institute:
- architectural studies
- graphic design
- industrial design
- interior design
- landscape architecture
The courses may also appeal to students who wish to pursue the study of design within the BA in interdisciplinary studies.
At A Glance
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Program requirements
Courses selected must satisfy the minimum requirement of 18 credit hours for the minor. 12 of the credit hours must be in 300-level or 400-level coursework.
To enhance understanding of the subject matter, some of the designated courses are sequential in nature and require certain prerequisites. Consequently, students should carefully note the semester in which these particular courses are offered. All designated courses for the minor in design studies are lecture courses.
Lower Division Design Studies -- 6 credit hours
Upper Division Design Studies -- 12 credit hours
APH 300: World Architecture I/Western Cultures (HU & H & G) or APH 313: History of Architecture I ((L or HU) & G & H) (3)
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: All majors in The Design School as well as design studies and design studies (design management)
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.