Departments.
City and Metropolitan Planning
School of ArchitectureDegrees.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Master of City and Metropolitan Planning (M.C.M.P.)
Undergraduate Programs. The College of Architecture +
Planning offers undergraduate degrees in both architectural
studies and urban planning. Both degrees represent strong
preparation for advanced work in an accredited graduate
program in their respective disciplines. They also provide a
sound foundation for career opportunities in the many fields
engaged in shaping and managing the built environment. For
the study of architecture, there is a single, very
structured curriculum at the undergraduate level. The B.S.
in architectural studies is a restricted major, with
admission on a competitive basis offered once a year for
admission to the junior year class beginning with fall term.
The curriculum provides the undergraduate education required
for application to the College’s Master of Architecture
Program. The undergraduate program in urban planning
emphasizes a broad and interdisciplinary curriculum. The
major offers open admissions and in addition to a group of
essential, core courses the opportunity to shape the degree
to the student’s interests through selection from a range of
offerings. Urban planning also offers a minor for students
working in related fields.
Graduate Program. The College of Architecture +
Planning offers three degree programs at the graduate level.
The Master of City and Metropolitan Planning (M.C.M.P.) is a
course of study directed toward the professional development
of planning practitioners. The curriculum is designed to
fulfill accreditation standards set by the national Planning
Accreditation Board. The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) is
offered as a professional degree in architecture for those
seeking licensing in architecture. It is accredited by the
National Architectural Accrediting Board. (See Professional
Accreditation under department listing for Architecture.)
The Master of Science in Architectural Studies (M.S.) is
offered as a post-professional program providing advanced
study and research beyond the professional degree.
Certificate Program. The College offers two
graduate certificate programs. The Certificate in Planning
provides a familiarization with basic planning tools for
students working in allied graduate programs for those
wishing to interact more effectively with the professional
planning process. The Certificate in Historic Preservation
is an interdisciplinary program between Architecture,
Planning, History and Public Administration. The program
focuses on historic preservation in the West with an overall
goal of advancing appropriate historic preservation
practices nationwide.
Special Activities and Facilities. An active
program of service learning courses is available in both
planning and architecture. The School of Architecture’s
Design Build Bluff program is a premier design/build program
in the nation providing housing and other structures to the
Navajo Nation and communities in Southeastern Utah.
Architecture students annually attend studios in Europe and
Japan, and an exchange program in Argentina.
The Center for Architectural Studies provides special
opportunities for research, professional development, and
community service in architecture and planning. ASSIST, an
affiliated community design center, provides design and
planning assistance to Utah communities and nonprofit
organizations. Independently funded or endowed programs of
exhibitions and lectures by internationally noted
professionals are available to the entire community. The
college’s Western Regional Architecture Program provides the
country’s most active research program relating to the
architectural heritage of the western United States.
The college’s excellent facilities include a large
exhibition hall; extensive slide, video and digitized media
collections; wood and metal shop; and photographic studio.
All design studios are fully networked, providing extensive
peripherals for student platforms and access to the
University’s supercomputer and campus wide computer network.
Ongoing research in computer visualization provides
additional excellent computing facilities and research
expertise.
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