Bachelor of Architectural History Course Curriculum

First Year

Fall Semester

AR H 101History of Architecture Ancient-Medieval4
ENWR 110Accelerated Academic Writing3
MATH 121Applied Calculus I (or approved substitute) 13
 Foreign Language 23–4
 Open Elective (ARCH 101 recommended)3
 16–17

Spring Semester

AR H 102Renaissance to Modern4
 Foreign Language 23–4
 English Elective3
 Open Elective (ARCH 102 recommended)3
 Social Science Elective3
 16–17
Second Year

Fall Semester

ARCH 201Introduction to Architectural Design6
 Foreign Language 23–4
 AR H Elective (Area Requirement)3–4
 Natural Science Elective3
 15–17

Spring Semester

 AR H Elective3
 AR H Elective (Area Requirement)3
 Foreign Language 23–4
 Natural Science Elective3–4
 Social Science Elective3
 15–17
Third Year

Fall Semester

 AR H Elective (Area Requirement)3
 AR H Elective 43
 English Elective3
 History Elective3
 Open Elective 43
 15

Spring Semester

AR H 491 or ARTH 491AR H Seminar3
 English Elective3
 History Elective3
 Open Elective3–4
 Open Elective 43
 15–16
Fourth Year

Fall Semester

 AR H Elective 33
 AR H Elective 33
 Open Elective 43
 Open Elective 43
 Open Elective 43
 15

Spring Semester

AR H 490Major Special Study: Thesis3
 AR H Elective 33
 Open Elective 43
 Open Elective 43
 Open Elective 43
 15

Degree Total

  122

Notes

1. If ENWR 110 or MATH is waived, any open elective may be substituted.

2. Students must attain, at a minimum, an intermediate level in one foreign language, usually by completing 12 credits of foreign language study through the 202 level. Any remaining course slots may be used for additional languages or as open electives. Those with previous language study may contact the appropriate department for placement in advanced level courses (i.e., to begin study at the University with a 200- rather than a 100-level language course). Students scoring at least 620 on a SATII foreign language achievement examination have satisfied this requirement. Those intending to continue in the field of architectural history are advised to study a second language.

3. Related art history courses offered by the McIntire Department of Art and related courses in the history of landscape architecture may be taken for architectural history credit with advisor permission.

4. Students should take advantage of courses in preservation and building technology when they are available.