Bachelors of Science in Design
The Department of Architecture offers two curriculum options leading to the Bachelor of Science in Design degree -- one Architectural Studies, the other Interior Design. Both Architectural Studies and Interior Design are 129 credit hour programs of study. It normally takes four years to complete these programs.
The BSD curriculum begins with a two- year basic design core. This core introduces students to visual literacy and design fundamentals. These first two years are referred to as pre-architecture and pre-interior design. Upon completion of the first two years and before continuing with one’s study of architecture or interior design, a student must apply to the third year of study. The application for third year is due February 1st.
In both options of the BSD degree program, a prescribed course progression, and related course prerequisites, is imperative. Failure to follow the proper sequence (pre-interior, pre-architecture) may result in an added year of study. Consult the above sites for a course chart to help in your planning.
Courses
Click here to view the 6-year Architecture flow chart.
Third Year, First Semester
ARCH 310 5 cr Arch Design: Systematic Approach
ARCH 350 3 cr Studio Adjunct: The Design Process
ARCH 340 3 cr Architectural History and Theory I
ARCH 331 3 cr Architectural Structures I
ARCH 333 3 cr Systems I
Total 17 cr
Third Year, Second Semester
ARCH 311 5 cr Arch Design: Ecological Context
ARCH 360 3 cr Studio Adjunct: Site Context Issues
ARCH 441 3 cr Architectural History and Theory II
ARCH 332 3 cr Architectural Structures II
ARCH 334 3 cr Systems II
Total 17 cr
Fourth Year, First Semester
ARCH 410 5 cr Arch Design: Tectonics
ARCH 430 3 cr Studio Adjunct: Technological Applications
ARCH 442 3 cr Contemporary Architecture
Elective 2 cr Integrative/Essential Studies Elective
Elective 2 cr Integrative/Essential Studies Elective
Total 15 cr
Fourth Year, Second Semester
ARCH 411 5 cr Arch Design: Human Needs
ARCH 461 3 cr Studio Adjunct Architectural Ideas
CRPL 400 3 cr Introduction to Planning
Elective 3 cr Integrative/Essential Studies Elective
Total 14 cr
For information on course availability, check the UNL Class Schedule website.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DESIGN - ARCHITECTURE AWARDED AFTER FOURTH YEAR
