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Ph.D. in Architecture, Urbanism, and Built Environments


Recommended Curriculum Sequence

With Bachelor's Degree (60 Credits)

YEAR ONE (FALL SEMESTER) YEAR ONE (SPRING SEMESTER)
XXX Foundation Elective 3 XXX Foundation Elective 3
XXX Foundation Elective 3 XXX Foundation Elective 3
XXX Foundation Elective 3 XXX Graduate Free Elective 3
9 9
YEAR TWO (FALL SEMESTER) YEAR TWO (SPRING SEMESTER)
AUBE 710 Transdisciplinary Studies 3 CREP 523 Quantitative Methods 3
AUBE 820 Research Portfolio I 3 AUBE 835 Graduate Seminar 3
XXX Graduate Free Elective 3 XXX Graduate Free Elective 3
9 9
YEAR THREE (FALL SEMESTER) YEAR THREE (SPRING SEMESTER)
AUBE 712 Adv. Research in Built Environ. 3 CREP 792 Thesis/Dissertation Research 3
XXX Research Meth & Design Elec 3 XXX Research Meth & Design Elec 3
XXX Area of Interest Elec 3 XXX Area of Interest Elective 3
9 9
YEAR FOUR (FALL SEMESTER) YEAR FOUR (SPRING SEMESTER)
CREP 792 Thesis/Dissertation Research 3 AUBE 997/998 Dissertation Guidance/Defense 3/9
AUBE 993 Doctoral Pre-Candidacy 0
3 3

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 60 Credits

In order for students to receive the M.S. in Architecture, Urbanism, and Built Environments, they must complete the twenty-four (24) credits of Foundational Elective and Graduate Free Elective Options along with AUBE 710 (3-credits) and AUBE 820 (3-credits), for a total of thirty (30) credits of coursework. 

Students who decide not to continue to the Advanced Doctoral curriculum may earn as En Passant (Pass Through) M.S. in Architecture, Urbanism, and Built Environments after completing thirty (30) credits of approved coursework.

To maintain their F-1 visa status, international students must take nine (9) credits per semester. Please communicate with your advisor regarding course options. 

DOCTORAL STUDY ELECTIVE OPTIONS

Foundation Elective Options (select 15 credits)

Graduate Free Elective Options (select 9 Credits)

Research Methods and Design Elective Options (select 6 credits)

Areas of Interest Elective Options (Select 9 Credits)

Requirements are subject to change.