Option 1 Courses (Curriculum Guide)

OPTION 1: THE STRUCTURE

All students complete 13 courses over three semesters and a summer session of academic studies (46 credits)

• Three 6-credit studios and a 3-credit summer workshop (21 credits)
• A required academic internship experience of at least 14 weeks following the framework articulated by National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s Intern Development Program (IDP) for architectural licensing. Students who have already fulfilled the academic internship requirement prior to enrollment in the program,  may pursue more internship experience or utilize other study away experiences.
• Track 1: Internship/away experience during the spring semester and first summer session (if needed).
• Track 2: Internship/away experience during the second summer session (if needed) and the fall semester.
• Three (3) directed electives (minimum) from three "Directed Elective" areas (Research Methods, Integrated Building Practices and Technologies, and Critical Thinking and Representation (9 credits)
• Four (4) other graduate electives (may be an approved Certificate Program) (12 credits)
• One (1) Final Project Preparation Course (1 credit)

 Example Option 1: Track 1

For course descriptions and complete information on program requirements, please consult the Ball State University Graduate Catalog.