BA in Architecture Curriculum
124 Credit Hours
The major in Architecture follows a curriculum that culminates in the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Architecture.
MP = Global Miami Plan Requirements
(A suggested sequence of MP courses is shown in italics; courses and sequence to be discussed with academic advisor.)
| Fall Semester (14 credit hours) |
Spring Semester (16 credit hours) |
|---|---|
| ARC 101 Studio I (credit for MP Experiential Learning) (5) | ARC 102 Studio II (5) |
| ARC 113 Graphic Media I (2) | ARC 114 Graphic Media II (2) |
| ARC 103 First Year Shop (1) | MP (Fdtn IV Natl Sci Bio or Phy w/Lab) (3) |
| MP (Fdtn I English)(3) | MP (Fdtn IIc Social Science) (3) |
| MP (Fdtn IV Natl Sci Bio or Phy) (3) | MP (Intercultural Perspectives) (3) |
| UNV 101 University Studies 101 (recommended |
| Fall Semester (16 credit hours) |
Spring Semester (16 credit hours) |
|---|---|
| ARC 201 Studio III (5) | ARC 202 Studio IV (5) |
| ARC 213 Graphic Media III (2) | ARC 214 Graphic Media IV (2) |
| ARC 212 Env. Systems I (credit for MP Fdtn V Math/Tech) (3) | ARC 211 Landscape/Urban Design (3) |
| ARC 221 Arch. History (credit for MP Fdtn IIb Humanities) (3) | ARC 222 Arch. History II (credit for MP Fdtn IIa Creative Arts) (3) |
| MP (Fdtn III Global Perspectives)1 (3) | MP (Thematic Sequence #1) (3) |
| Fall Semester (18 credit hours) |
Spring Semester (15 credit hours) |
|---|---|
| ARC 301 Studio V2 (6) | ARC 302 Studio VI (6) |
| Architectural Elective (History/Theory)3 (3) | Architectural Elective (History/Theory) (3) |
| Architectural Elective (Building Technology)4 (3) | Architectural Elective (Building Technology) (3) |
| MP (Thematic Sequence #2) (3) | MP (Fdtn III Global Perspectives) (3) |
| MP (Advanced Writing) (3) |
| Fall Semester (14 credit hours) |
Spring Semester (15 credit hours) |
|---|---|
| ARC 401 Studio VII (6) | ARC 402 Studio VIII (MP Capstone (6) |
| Architectural Elective (Building Technology)(3) | Architectural Elective (History/Theory) (3) |
| Architectural Elective (Comm. Process) (2) | Architectural Elective (Building Technology) (3) |
| MP (Thematic Sequence #3) (3) | General Elective (3) |
Total number of 124 credit hours required for graduation.
NOTES
1 Fdtn III Global Perspectives may alternatively be fulfilled with six hours of credit from any Miami-approved Study Abroad program. International students may complete Fdtn III through six hours of Global Miami Plan course work.
2 Studios I-IV must be taken in the semester and sequence shown. Studios V-VIII are upper-level elective studios. The upper-division studio sequence may be accelerated by taking a maximum of one pre-approved 6-credit hour summer studio taken after completion of ARC 202. All 400 level upper-level studios are offered as Miami Plan Capstones.
3 Required upper-level Architectural Electives must be met by a minimum of:
(A suggested sequence of Arch. Elective courses are shown in parentheses; courses and sequence to be discussed with an academic advisor.)
9 credit hours in History/Theory
12 credit hours in Building Technology and Practice
2 credit hours in Communication Process
4 The following Building Technology Elective courses are recommended for students intending to pursue a Master of Architecture:
ARC 410 Statics and Strength of Materials
ARC 417 Architectural Materials
ARC 418 Construction Methods