Requirements
Architectural Studies Minor
Six courses are required for the minor in architectural studies.
- Two courses in studio design: either FA 23b or FA 24a and FA 4a.
- Three core courses in architectural history: FA 30a, FA80a and FA 187a.
- One course focused on themes and periods in the history of architecture including: FA 33b, FA 42b, FA 45a, FA 48a, FA 180a, FA 181a , FA 193a, FA 195a, CLAS 111a, CLAS 133a, CLAS 134b, THA 125b or one additional studio course including: FA 3a, FA 5a, FA 5b, FA 6a, FA 9a, FA 16b, FA 28a.
Students who minor in architectural studies and also major or minor in art history or studio art may double count three courses across the requirements for all their FA majors and minors. All courses taken for the minor must receive a final grade of C- or better. No more than two courses taken in programs abroad or as transfer credit can be counted toward the minor. No course taken pass/fail may count toward the minor requirements.
Independent Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) in Architectural Studies
Architectural Studies IIM majors are required to take eleven semester courses, including the following:
A. Two courses in architectural design: FA 23b and FA 24a.
B. One course in studio design: FA 4a.
C. Three core courses in architectural history: FA 30a, FA 80a and FA 187a.
D. Two courses focused on themes and periods in the history of architecture including: FA 33b, FA 42b, FA 45a, FA 48a, FA 180a, FA 181A, FA 193a, FA 195a, CLAS 111a, CLAS 133a, CLAS 134b OR one of the above and one additional studio course including: FA 3a, FA 5a, FA 5b, FA 6a, FA 9a, FA 16b, FA 28a.
E. FA 199a (Methods & Approaches in the History of Art)
F. An elective course depending on student’s personal interest included but not limited to: two Geographic Information Systems (GIS) courses in environmental studies; a course related to real estate or housing; an additional course or a seminar in fine arts, engineering, anthropology, theater arts, or sociology.
G. Senior Capstone: Independent Study (IIM 98a or IIM 98b - one semester) or Senior Research (IIM 99d - full year).
H. Foundational Literacies: As part of completing the Architectural Studies major, students must:
- Fulfill the writing intensive requirement by completing: FA 199a, FA 193a
- Fulfill the oral communication requirement by completing one of the following: FA 192a, FA 193a, FA 197a
- Fulfill the digital literacy requirement by successfully completing one of the following: FA 181a, FA 24a or FA 23b
- Foundational Literacy requirements are satisfied as part of the eleven courses required by the major.
I. Students are encouraged to study abroad during their junior year for either one or two semesters. Up to four courses taken abroad may count toward the IIM with faculty approval. Students who are unable to engage in study abroad are encouraged to avail themselves of relevant courses offered by consortium institutions in the Boston area (principally Wellesley College, Boston College, Boston University, Tufts University).
J. No more than four courses in your Architectural Studies curriculum may double count toward another major and no more than two courses can be applied toward another minor. No more than six courses total may be used toward any additional major(s) or minor(s). Exceptions will only be made in the case of an Architectural Studies/Studio Art double major (see below).