Dual Degrees
The multi-disciplinary structure of the School of Architecture offers unique opportunities for students to pursue dual graduate degrees. Dual degrees are offered throughout all graduate disciplines of the school: Architecture, Architectural History, Landscape Architecture and Urban and Environmental Planning.
In the case of Urban and Environmental Planning, dual degrees outside of the School of Architectures are also possible with the School of Law and the School of Graduate Engineering and Applied Science being among the most common. These programs permit the joint use of credit to satisfy the requirements of each degree and shorten the time required for attaining both degrees. All dual degrees depend upon admission to each program under the appropriate requirements. Students interested in pursuing a dual degree should consult with their Department Chair.
Students with prior undergraduate degrees in Architecture can expect to earn a dual degree in Architecture and Landscape Architecture within three academic years. Students without prior undergraduate degrees in Architecture can expect to earn a dual degree in four academic years.
Common Dual Degrees
- Architecture — Landscape Architecture
- History of Architecture — Architecture
- Landscape Architecture — Planning
- Architecture — Planning
- Planning — Law
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
An example curriculum for a Dual Degree in Architecture and Landscape Architecture for a student without a prior degree in architecture:
FIRST YEAR
Summer Session
- ARCH 5010 Architectural Design (3)
- ARCH 5020 Architectural Design (3)
- ARCH 5050 Architectural Graphics (2)
- ARCH 5440 Computer Graphics/Design (2)
- Total Credits: 10
Fall Semester
- SARC 6000 Common Course (3)
- ARCH 6010 Architectural Design (6)
- ARCH 6120 Theory & Analysis (3)
- ARCH 6140 Key Buildings (3)
- Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester
- AR H 1020 Architectural Design (6)
- ARCH 6010 Materials & Assembly (6)
- ARCH 6120 Structural Design (4)
- ARCH 6140 History of Modern Architecture (3)
- Total Credits: 16
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
- ARCH 7010 Architectural Design (6)
- ARCH 7210 Struct. Design Dyn. Loads (3)
- LAR 5330 Sites & Systems (3)
- LAR 5370 Plants & Environments I (4)
- Total Credits: 16
Spring Semester
- ARCH 7020 Comprehensive Studio (6)
- ARCH 5250 Env. Control Sys./Lighting (4)
- LAR 5380 Plants & Environment II (4)
- LAR 5340 Earth Work (4)
- Total Credits: 18
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester
- ARCH 7010 Design Studio (6)
- ARCH 5120 History of Landscape Arch. (3)
- LAR 7350 Site Work I (2)
- LAR 7310 Planted Form (2)
- ARCH 5410 CAAD (3)
- Total Credits: 16
Spring Semester
- LAR 7020 Design Studio (6)
- LAR 7320 Regenerative Technologies (2)
- LAR 7360 Site Work II (2)
- ARCH 7230 Design Development (4)
- ARCH Elective (3)
- Total Credits: 17
FOURTH YEAR
Fall Semester
- LAR 8010 Design Studio (6)
- LAR 5140 Theories of Mod. Land. Arch. (3)
- LAR 7330 Site Assembly I (2)
- LAR Elective1 (3)
- LAR Elective (3)
- Total Credits: 17
Spring Semester
- LAR 8020 Design Studio2 (6)
- LAR 8320 Contract Doc.s/Prof. Prac. (4)
- ARCH 8480 Professional Practice (3)
- ARCH Elective (3)
- Total Credits: 16
Degree Total: 141
Notes:
1. Students who anticipate enrolling in Thesis during the final semester of their fourth year should take L AR 821:Research Methods (Thesis prep).
2. Students may alternatively take L AR 804: Independent Thesis Studio or ARCH 802: Option Studio. Students who intend to enroll in Thesis should first complete L AR 821: Research Methods (see note 1 above).