University of Miami School of Architecture 

3 Year Track Curriculum

For students with non-architecture degrees


Fall Semester I Credits
ARC 501 Design & Theory I 6
ARC 511 Media I: Drawing 3
ARC 561 Building Technology I 3
ARC 567 History of Architecture I 3
Total Credits 15

Spring Semester II Credits
ARC 502 Design & Theory II 6
ARC 513 Media II: Computing 3
ARC 531 Building Technology II 3
ARC 568 History of Architecture II 3
Total Credits 15

Summer Semester III Credits
ARC 503 Design & Theory III 6
ARC 532 Building Structures I 3
ARC 562 Environmental Systems I 3
Total Credits 12

Fall Semester IV Credits
ARC 504 Design IV (Comprehensive) 6
ARC 533 Building Structures II 3
ARC 563 Environmental Systems II 3
ARC 500 Theory of Architecture 3
Total Credits 15

Spring Semester V Credits
ARC 608 Design V (Rome or Miami) 6
Electives 6
History of Architecture Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Fall Semester VI Credits
ARC 609 Design VI 6
ARC 599 Thesis Preparation 3
ARC 652 Professional Practice 3
Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Spring Semester VII Credits
ARC 610 Design Degree Project 6
Professional Elective 3
Electives 6
Total Credits 15


NOTE: 3 credits must be taken at the student’s preference during Intersession, Spring Break, or Summer II.

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