BA in Architectural Studies
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies degree from UIC, students need to complete university, college, and school degree requirements. The School of Architecture degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summary of Requirements | ||
| Pre-Architectural Studies | 60 | |
| Architectural Studies | 60 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Pre-Architectural Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGL 160 | Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts | 3 |
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
| AH 110 | World History of Art and the Built Environment I a | 4 |
| AH 111 | World History of Art and the Built Environment II a | 4 |
| Analyzing the Natural World course b | 3-5 | |
| Understanding the Past course b | 3 | |
| Exploring World Cultures course b | 3 | |
| Understanding U.S. Society course b | 3 | |
| ARCH 200 | Architecture and Society a,c | 4 |
| MATH 121 | Precalculus Mathematics | 5 |
| University Electives d | 23-25 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- a
This course is approved for the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
- b
Students should consult the General Education section of the catalog for a list of approved courses in this category.
- c
This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education category.
- d
Choose any course at UIC, approximately eight courses total, depending on credit value of 3–5 hours per course
Architectural Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARCH 105 | Architectural Studio 1 | 5 |
| ARCH 106 | Architectural Studio 2 | 5 |
| ARCH 151 | Architecture at Chicago | 2 |
| ARCH 251 | Architectural Analysis | 3 |
| ARCH 252 | Modern Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 371 | Architectural Theory 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 372 | Architectural Theory 2 | 3 |
| ARCH 414 | Contemporary Practices | 3 |
| ARCH 440 | Digital Design and Fabrication | 3 |
| ARCH 499 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Two Art History Electives (200-level or higher) | 6 | |
| Arts Elective (select any art, design, music, or theatre course) | 3 | |
| LAS Elective (select any Liberal Arts and Sciences courses) | 3 | |
| LAS English Elective (select any English course in drama, film, fiction, U.S. culture, or popular genres) | 3 | |
| University Electives (select any courses at UIC to reach a minimum of 12 semester hours) | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Sample Course Schedule—Architectural Studies
| Junior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ARCH 105 | Architectural Studio 1 | 5 |
| ARCH 151 | Architecture at Chicago | 2 |
| ARCH 251 | Architectural Analysis | 3 |
| Art History Elective (200-level or higher) | 3 | |
| English Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ARCH 106 | Architectural Studio 2 | 5 |
| ARCH 252 | Modern Architecture | 3 |
| Arts Elective (choose any art, design, music, or theatre course) | 3 | |
| University Elective (choose any course at UIC) a | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ARCH 371 | Architectural Theory 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 414 | Contemporary Practices | 3 |
| ARCH 440 | Digital Design and Fabrication | 3 |
| University Elective (choose any course at UIC) a | 3 | |
| University Elective (choose any course at UIC) a | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ARCH 372 | Architectural Theory 2 | 3 |
| ARCH 499 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Art History Elective (200-level or higher) a | 3 | |
| LAS Elective (choose any Liberal Arts and Sciences course) | 3 | |
| University Elective (choose any course at UIC) a | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |