Program Overview

BA in Architectural Studies

The BA in Architectural Studies is a degree program offered by the University of Illinois Chicago.

Program Codes

The program code for the BA in Architectural Studies is 20FR0146BA.

Degree Requirements

To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies degree from UIC, students need to complete university, college, and school degree requirements.

Pre-Architectural Studies

The Pre-Architectural Studies requirements include:

• ENGL 160: Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts (3 hours)
• ENGL 161: Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research (3 hours)
• AH 110: World History of Art and the Built Environment I (4 hours)
• AH 111: World History of Art and the Built Environment II (4 hours)
• Analyzing the Natural World course (3-5 hours)
• Understanding the Past course (3 hours)
• Exploring World Cultures course (3 hours)
• Understanding U.S. Society course (3 hours)
• ARCH 200: Architecture and Society (4 hours)
• MATH 121: Precalculus Mathematics (5 hours)
• University Electives (23-25 hours) Total Hours: 60

Architectural Studies

The Architectural Studies requirements include:

• ARCH 105: Architectural Studio 1 (5 hours)
• ARCH 106: Architectural Studio 2 (5 hours)
• ARCH 151: Architecture at Chicago (2 hours)
• ARCH 251: Architectural Analysis (3 hours)
• ARCH 252: Modern Architecture (3 hours)
• ARCH 371: Architectural Theory 1 (3 hours)
• ARCH 372: Architectural Theory 2 (3 hours)
• ARCH 414: Contemporary Practices (3 hours)
• ARCH 440: Digital Design and Fabrication (3 hours)
• ARCH 499: Special Topics (3 hours)
• Two Art History Electives (200-level or higher) (6 hours)
• Arts Elective (select any art, design, music, or theatre course) (3 hours)
• LAS Elective (select any Liberal Arts and Sciences courses) (3 hours)
• LAS English Elective (select any English course in drama, film, fiction, U.S. culture, or popular genres) (3 hours)
• University Electives (select any courses at UIC to reach a minimum of 12 semester hours) (12 hours) Total Hours: 60

Sample Course Schedule—Architectural Studies

The sample course schedule for the Architectural Studies program is as follows:

Junior Year

• Fall Semester:
  • ARCH 105: Architectural Studio 1 (5 hours)
  • ARCH 151: Architecture at Chicago (2 hours)
  • ARCH 251: Architectural Analysis (3 hours)
  • Art History Elective (200-level or higher) (3 hours)
  • English Elective (3 hours) Total Hours: 16
• Spring Semester:
  • ARCH 106: Architectural Studio 2 (5 hours)
  • ARCH 252: Modern Architecture (3 hours)
  • Arts Elective (choose any art, design, music, or theatre course) (3 hours)
  • University Elective (choose any course at UIC) (3 hours) Total Hours: 14

Senior Year

• Fall Semester:
  • ARCH 371: Architectural Theory 1 (3 hours)
  • ARCH 414: Contemporary Practices (3 hours)
  • ARCH 440: Digital Design and Fabrication (3 hours)
  • University Elective (choose any course at UIC) (3 hours)
  • University Elective (choose any course at UIC) (3 hours) Total Hours: 15
• Spring Semester:
  • ARCH 372: Architectural Theory 2 (3 hours)
  • ARCH 499: Special Topics (3 hours)
  • Art History Elective (200-level or higher) (3 hours)
  • LAS Elective (choose any Liberal Arts and Sciences course) (3 hours)
  • University Elective (choose any course at UIC) (3 hours) Total Hours: 15 Total Hours: 60