Program: Architectural Studies - Design Track Studio Arts Concentration, BA - University of Pittsburgh

Requirements

The Design track requires completion of 48 credits with an additional 9 credits in a Studio Arts concentration.

* This course will carry six credits as of spring 2016 term.

+ Effective spring 2015 term, a grade of C or better is required in HAA 1913 to enroll in this course.

A GPA of at least 2.00 in all department courses is required for graduation with a major in Architectural Studies. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for an internship, and a minimum of 3.0 is required for those seeking a recommendation for graduate school. Students who plan to apply to graduate school should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Only HAA 1900 - ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP may be taken on an S/NC basis.
Students must complete at least one writing-intensive course (W-course) in the major. Each track has a W-course in its requirements - HAA 1040 for the Design track, and HAA 1922 for the Preservation track.
Students who plan to major in Architectural Studies should contact the departmental advisor as early in their college career as possible to discuss the recommended course sequence for each track, course availability, and entry into restricted classes.
Proficiency in calculus is required for students seeking a career in architecture. It is highly recommended that students successfully complete at least one semester of college-level calculus (MATH 0220 ) before they graduate.