Required Courses
Bachelor of Arts/Science in Environmental Design
126 Credits
The core of the undergraduate environmental design curriculum is a sequence of courses in architectural design, design communications, architectural history, structures, environmental systems, and building technology. Related electives in architecture and a variety of other disciplines are available.
- You may pursue this degree as either a bachelor of science (BS) or a bachelor of arts (BA).
- The BA requires two years (or the equivalent) of study in a foreign language.
The following schedule outlines the typical course of study for this degree:
| First Year |
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| CAP First-Year Program |
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33 |
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Second Year
Fall Semester |
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ARCH 201
ARCH 218
ARCH 229
ARCH 261 |
Architectural Design
Structural Systems 1
History of Architecture 1*
Design Communications Media
University Core Curriculum
University Core Curriculum |
4
3
3
1
3
3 |
|
Total Credits |
17 |
|
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| Spring Semester |
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ARCH 202
ARCH 214
ARCH 273
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Architectural Design
Architectural Building Technology 1
Environmental Systems 1
University Core Curriculum
University Core Curriculum |
5
3
3
3
3 |
|
Total Credits |
17 |
|
|
|
Third Year
Fall Semester |
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ARCH 301
ARCH 314
ARCH 318 |
Architectural Design
Architectural Building Technology 2
Structural Systems 2
University Core Curriculum
University Core Curriculum |
5
3
3
3
3 |
|
Total Credits |
17 |
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| Spring Semester |
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| ARCH 329 |
History of Architecture 2*
University Core Curriculum
University Core Curriculum
Elective
General Elective |
3
3
3
3
3 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
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Fourth Year
Fall Semester |
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Directed Elective**
Directed Elective**
Elective
Elective
Elective |
3
3
3
3
3 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
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| Spring Semester |
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Directed Elective**
Directed Elective**
Elective
Elective |
3
3
3
3 |
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Total Credits |
12 |
* This course can be taken either in the fall or spring semester.** Directed electives: 12 credits from electives in ARCH, CAP, LA, PLAN, NREM, or other departments with the permission of the architecture department chair.NOTE: This program is not open to undergraduate students majoring in architecture.
* This course can be taken either in the fall or spring semester.
** Directed electives: 12 credits from electives in ARCH, CAP, LA, PLAN, NREM, or other departments with the permission of the architecture department chair.
NOTE: This program is not open to undergraduate students majoring in architecture.
For course descriptions and complete information on program requirements, please consult the Ball State University Undergraduate Catalog.
For more information, contact James "Rod" Underwood.