School of Architecture & Community Development Core Curriculum

This page contains an outline of the recommended path through the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Core Curriculum for students with majors in the School of Architecture & Community Development.

You can also find and scroll down for a general list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Note that you can search the Schedule of Classes by the Core Curriculum Attribute to find classes that satisfy particular Core Knowledge Areas and Integrating Themes.

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    B.S. in Architecture

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1400 Elementary Functions
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - PYCH 2650 Psychology of Environment

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - ARCH 2220 Architectural History & Theory II

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - ARCH 2220 Architectural History & Theory II
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - ARCH 2520 Architectural History & Theory III
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT4: Human Difference - PYCH 2650 Psychology of Environment
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - ARCH 1290 Introduction to Architecture II

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