College of Architecture504 W. Main St., (tem po rary lo ca tion un til 2011) Phone: (405) 325-2444Nor man, OK 73069 FAX: (405) 325-7558

Internet: http://la.coa.ou.edu

Ta ble of Con tentsAd min is tra tive Of fi cers .....................53Gen eral In for ma tion .......................53

Ad mis sion ....................................54Special Regulations ......................55

Di vi sion of Ar chi tec ture ..................56De grees Of fered...........................56Gen eral In for ma tion.....................56Ad mis sion ........................................Un der grad u ate Study ...................57Grad u ate Study ............................57

Di vi sion of Con struc tion Sci ence ...59De grees Of fered...........................59Gen eral In for ma tion.....................59Un der grad u ate Study ...................59Grad u ate Study ............................60

Pro gram in En vi ron men tal De sign...60Di vi sion of In te rior De sign .............61

Gen eral In for ma tion.....................61Un der grad u ate Study ...................62

Di vi sion of Land scape Ar chi tec ture ................................62

Di vi sion of Re gional and City Plan ning...............................64

AdministrativeOfficersCharles W. Graham, Ph.D.,

AIA, FRICS, Dean

James R. Patterson, AIA, M.Arch., As so ci ate Dean forGraduate Programs andResearch

Marjorie P. Callahan, AIA,LEED AP, Associate Dean forUndergraduate Programs

Nick Harm, M.S., Director, Divisionof Architecture

Ken neth F. Robson, AIC, CPC, M.S., Di rec tor, Di vi sionof Con struc tion Sci ence

Abimbola Asojo, AIA, IDEC, M.S., Director, Division ofInterior Design

Marjorie P. Callahan, AIA, LEED AP, Interim Director,Division of Landscape Architecture

James R. Patterson, AIA, M. Arch., Interim Di rec tor,Di vi sion of Re gional and City Plan ning

Kim Goodman, As sis tant to the Dean

Brenda J. Terhark, Assistant to Directors

Toni Rice, B.S., Senior Academic Counselor

Suzanne Robinson, M.S., Senior Academic Counselor

GeneralInformation

The College of Architecture is acomprehensive, multi-disciplinary unitconcerned with the planning, design andconstruction of the built environment. Thecollege is comprised of the divisions ofArchitecture, Construction Science, InteriorDesign, Landscape Architecture, andRegional and City Planning. A graduateprogram in Architecture, focusing on UrbanDesign, is also offered by the OU College ofArchitecture at OU-Tulsa.

Students in the college develop the capacityfor critical analysis of the context andconstraints of physical design, formulateplanning and design goals, and acquirespecialized skills to attain these goals.Individual professional degree programsoffered under the divisions within thecollege have complementary theory andpractice components. The curricula arestrengthened by deliberate sharing ofcourses and by the interaction of faculty and students across division boundaries.Students in the programs have the uniqueopportunity to work with others preparing to enter related professional fields, as well asexposure to practicing professionals in thesefields.

DEGREES OFFERED

Undergraduate degrees offered by theCollege of Architecture are the Bachelor ofArchitecture, accredited by the National

Architectural Accreditation Board (N.A.A.B.); Bachelor ofScience in Construction Science, accredited by theAmerican Council for Construction Education (ACCE);

and the Bachelor of Interior Design, accredited by the Foundation forInterior Design Education and Research (FIDER). The college also offers apre-professional Bachelor of Environmental Design degree. Graduatedegrees offered jointly with the Graduate College are the N.A.A.B.-accreditedMaster of Architecture, the L.A.A.B.-accredited Master of LandscapeArchitecture, Master of Regional and City Planning, accredited by thePlanning Accreditation Board (PAB), and the Master of Science inConstruction Administration.

The college offers individualized programs also resulting in the Bachelor ofScience in Environmental Design degree. Please refer to the sectionentitled Environmental Design for more details. A program within theCollege of Engineering permits undergraduate students to pursue apre-architecture sequence for application to the Master of Architecturedegree program.

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Admission criteria and curricular information for all undergraduate andgraduate degree programs in the College of Architecture are included inthis catalog.

DISTINCTION AND SPECIAL DISTINCTIONStudents who complete their undergraduate degree in the College ofArchitecture may be granted a degree of distinction if they have achievedthe required grade point averages. The degree with Distinction will beconferred upon students who achieve at least a 3.50 retention grade pointaverage in their OU and combined grade point averages. The degree withSpecial Distinction requires at least a 3.75 retention grade point average inthe OU and combined grade point averages. The final semester’s gradeswill be included in the grade point averages that determine the Distinctionor Special Distinction degree.

HONORS DEGREES

All of the bachelor’s degree programs offered by the College ofArchitecture are available to qualified students as honors degree programs.Student may be graduated with honors (cum Laude, Magna cum Laude,Summa cum Laude) if they successfully complete all requirements of theHonors College in addition to their regular degree program requirements.Please refer to the Honors College section of this catalog for specificinformation concerning admission and completion of honors degrees.

RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

The College of Architecture’s Honor Roll is compiled at the close of eachfall and spring semester. It includes students who have completed at least12 grade point hours and have earned an average of 3.33 or higher for thesemester.

Students enrolled part-time for both the fall and spring semesters of anacademic year will be included on the spring semester honor roll, provided that a 3.33 or better is earned for each semester.

Scholarships and AwardsContact the College office or refer to our home page(www.ou.edu/architecture/) for details about College scholarshipopportunities. Application deadlines are in early spring, February 1.

Many scholarships and awards are provided by professional societies, thebuilding industry, and patrons of architecture and the allied arts. TheUniversity of Oklahoma has many general financial aid programs which are listed on the Financial Aid web page (www.financialaid.ou.edu/) or foundin the University’s publication A Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid.The Guide is available online or from the Office of Financial Aid Services,1000 Asp Ave, Room 216, Norman, OK 73019-4078.

Honor Societies and ProfessionalOrganizationsConstruction Students Association — An umbrella organization ofconstruction student chapters of AGC, NAHB, and ABC.

Interior Design Student Association — An umbrella organization relatedto interior design professionals of ASID, NDA, IES, and DC.

The American Institute of Architecture Students — A student chapteraffiliated with the national professional organization, open to all majors inarchitecture.

Student Association, Organization of Black Designers — A student chapteraffiliated with the national professional organization, open to all majors.

Student Chapter, International Facility Management Association — Astudent chapter affiliated with the national professional organization, opento all majors.

Student Chapter, American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers — A student chapter affiliated with the national professional organization,open to all majors.

Student Chapter, American Planning Association — A student chapteraffiliated with the national professional organization.

Student Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America — Aconstruction science student chapter affiliated with the national professionalorganization.

Student Chapter, National Association of Home Builders — A studentchapter affiliated with the national professional organization.

Student Chapter, American Society of Interior Designers — A studentchapter affiliated with the national professional organization, open to allmajors in interior design and architecture.

Student Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects — A student chapter affiliated with the national professional organization, open to allmajors in landscape architecture.

Alpha Rho Chi — A professional fraternity for students in architecture andallied arts.

Sigma Lambda Chi — A professional honor society for students inconstruction management.

AdmissionAdmission to the University of Oklahoma (Norman Campus) andsubsequently a degree granting college is based upon the admissionrequirements that are in effect for the semester that a student initiatesenrollment at OU. For information on current admission requirements,contact the Office of Admissions, University of Oklahoma, 1000 AspAvenue Room 127, Norman, OK 73019-4076 or visit their homepage atadmissions.ou.edu/admissions.htm.

Admission to an undergraduate program within the College of Architecture is based upon the program requirements in effect at the time of a student’sinitial enrollment in any institution (including OU) in the Oklahoma StateSystem of Higher Education. All first-year students direct from high schoolare enrolled in University College. All students seeking admission to aprogram within the College of Architecture must fulfill the followingminimum requirements:

1. Com pleted ad mis sion to the Uni ver sity of Oklahoma;

2. At least 24 se mes ter hours of earned col lege credit;

3. Com ple tion of any cur ric u lar de fi cien cies that may ex ist in Eng lish, Math and/or Science;

4. A de clared ma jor in the Col lege of Ar chi tec ture; and

5. Ob tain at least the min i mum com bined re ten tion grade point av er agere quired for grad u a tion from the pro gram he or she has de clared. Allun der grad u ate pro grams in the Col lege of Ar chi tec ture re quire ad di tionalad mis sion re quire ments be yond those listed above. Re fer to there spec tive di vi sion sec tion in the fol low ing pages for ad di tionalin for ma tion re gard ing additional program admission requirements.

LAPTOP REQUIREMENT

Students with a major in the College of Architecture will be required tohave a laptop computer. Laptop technologies are used to enhance thelearning experience, and using a computer will become second nature toall of our students.

To help aid in the purchase of a new laptop, students may apply for the LewWentz Computer Loan at www.financialaid.ou.edu/programs/lewc.html.Rec om men da tions for the spec i fi ca tions needed, as well as other per ti nentin for ma tion can be found at www.ou.edu/architecture/.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

An undergraduate student transferring from an institution within theOklahoma State System of Higher Education must fulfill the transferadmission requirements of the University of Oklahoma Office of Admissions.For more information, visit their website,http://admissions.ou.edu/admissions.htm.

A student requesting transfer into a program of the College of Architecturefrom another institution will be considered for admission on a space-available basis, regardless of prior grade point average. Such an applicant,in addition to satisfying all admission requirements of the University and theCollege, must be approved by the division director for that particular major.

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A student requesting to transfer into a program of the College of Architecturefrom another institution outside of the Oklahoma State System of HigherEducation will follow the most recent curriculum requirements for the majorhe/she declares in addition to meeting the requirements stated above.

TRANSFER CREDIT

The following credit hour regulations are specific to transfer students:1. A max i mum of 64 hours of transfer credit from a two-year col lege will

ap ply to any un der grad u ate pro gram in the Col lege of Architecture.Two-year col lege work is ac cepted only as lower-di vi sion credit.

2. At least 60 se mes ter hours ap plied to ward com ple tion of abac ca lau re ate de gree must be earned at ac cred ited se nior (four-year)in sti tu tions.

3. A stu dent must have re ceived a grade of C or better in coursework taken at in sti tu tions not within the Oklahoma State Sys tem of HigherEd u ca tion in or der for the courses to be con sid ered for trans fer credit.

4. Cred its earned in phys i cal ed u ca tion courses or in ba sic ROTC coursescan not be ap plied to ward the grad u a tion re quire ments of any de greepro gram of the Col lege of Ar chi tec ture. Ad vanced ROTC courses may beap plied to ward de gree re quire ments only with the spe cial per mis sion ofthe dean.

5. All pro fes sional courses not taken at the Uni ver sity of Oklahoma aresub ject to eval u a tion for equiv a lency by the ap pro pri ate di vi sion of theCol lege prior to the ap proval of these courses as trans fer credit.

6. Work ac cepted from other in sti tu tions is sub ject to val i da tion by thesat is fac tory com ple tion of at least 30 hours of credit in res i dence.

7. Any stu dent en roll ing for the first time at the Uni ver sity of Oklahoma ina de sign or graphics course of fered by the Col lege of Ar chi tec ture musten roll in the first course in the se quence, un less spe cif i cally ap proved for higher place ment based on a re view by the ap pro pri ate di vi sion di rec tor of pre vi ous work com pleted by the stu dent.

8. Col lege credit for work ex pe ri ence is per mit ted only un der thesu per vised con di tions of the Pre cep tor Pro gram of the Col lege orap proved in tern ship/field ex pe ri ence courses.

ADMISSION LIMITATIONS

Due to limitations in facilities, operating budgets and faculty size in theCollege of Architecture, admission to the various degree programs withinthe College is considered on a space-available basis only. Enrollmentrestrictions are most common in professional programs and courses andare subject to national standards of professional accreditation review.

Special RegulationsPROBATION AND ADVANCEMENT

In accordance with the approved retention policy of the Oklahoma StateRegents for Higher Education a student must maintain a combinedretention minimum grade point average of at least 2.00 (C) in order to bein good academic standing at the University of Oklahoma. He or she mustmaintain at least the minimum OU retention and combined retentiongrade point averages required for graduation from any of the undergraduateprograms within the College of Architecture in order to be in goodacademic standing within the College. A student who earns less than therequired grade point averages for his/her program will be notified andrequired to sign an “Enrollment Contract” each semester his/her retentiongrade point average is below the minimum required for graduation. Astudent on enrollment contract may be denied further enrollment in thecollege if he or she fails to fulfill the terms of the enrollment contract during any semester he/she is on academic notice.

A student who is denied enrollment in the College of Architecture may stillbe eligible for enrollment in another college within the University ofOklahoma. Students who have been dismissed from the College ofArchitecture for academic reasons should contact the Center for StudentAdvancement for advisement regarding continued enrollment at theUniversity of Oklahoma. If a dismissed student from the College ofArchitecture decides to continue at the University of Oklahoma, furtherenrollment in College of Architecture courses will be denied.

A student denied enrollment in the College of Architecture may apply forreadmission after a lapse of one regular semester (fall or spring). Thestudent must submit a letter stating why he/she should be readmitted (what caused the poor academic performance and how the problems causing the poor academic performance have been remedied.) Such a request will bereviewed and decided upon by the appropriate division.

If it is the first academic stop, the student’s record will be reviewed todetermine if it is possible for the student to earn the required grade pointsin the courses that remain to complete the degree and graduate.

If it is the student’s second academic stop, he/she will automatically bedenied readmission.

ATTENDANCE

The es tab lish ment of a spe cific pol icy con cern ing at ten dancere quire ments, as well as an nounced and un an nounced ex am i na tions, isthe re spon si bil ity of the in di vid ual in struc tor. Reg u lar at ten dance inre quired stu dio courses is con sid ered es sen tial to the over all de vel op mentof the stu dent within the pro fes sional and pre-professional cur ric ula.

STUDIO REGULATIONS

A student may enroll in only one design and one graphics course persemester. Any student who enrolls in a studio course with an incomplete in a prerequisite must remove the incomplete prior to the first day of class ofthe subsequent semester.

OWNERSHIP OF WORK

All work com pleted or sub mit ted in ful fill ment of any re quire ments of acourse in the Col lege of Ar chi tec ture is the prop erty of the Col lege, whichre serves the right to re tain, copy right, use, ex hibit, re pro duce or pub lishany work so sub mit ted.

OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

The demands of outside employment during the academic year, with theexception of an approved preceptorship program or internship, may beinconsistent with the requirements of the professional degree programs.Outside employment is not considered an extenuating circumstance incases of poor performance, excessive absences or failure to submitassigned work on schedule. Students who fail to adequately fulfill courseand curriculum requirements while maintaining outside employment maybe required to carry reduced course loads. A longer period in residencemay result from this reduction in course loads.

ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS

Un der grad u ate stu dents may en roll in a max i mum of 19 credit hours per any regular se mes ter (fall or spring), nine credit hours in summer, or four credithours in May, August, or December intersession. En roll ment in more than themaximum credit hours is per mit ted only with the ap proval and sig na ture of the stu dent’s ad viser and the dean of the Col lege. Enrollment in more than themaximum credit hours for any given enrollment period cannot exceed theOklahoma State Regents' absolute maximum for any given enrollment period.

All students enrolled in courses offered by the College are subject to theapplicable rules of the College, including those governing performancereviews and enrollment limitations. Students admitted to the professionalprogram in architecture may enroll in any architecture course for which theyare eligible. Students who have been accepted as majors in another divisionof the College of Architecture will be admitted to those architecture courseswhich are specifically required for their degree programs.

STUDENT ADVISEMENT

Students in the College of Architecture are advised by one of the College’sfull-time academic advisers and/or faculty within the divisions offering their degree program. Advising may occur in a one-on-one advising or in groupadvising session. Contact the College of Architecture Student Services office for specific details (325-2444).

Due to the complexity of the program sequences, it is necessary that allundergraduate students meet with an adviser during the pre-enrollment

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periods. In addition to faculty advisers, full-time academic advisers areavailable to answer questions about the various undergraduate programs.The College of Architecture requires semester-by-semester advising.Students are not permitted to self-advise.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Approval for graduation with a degree from the College of Architecturerequires completion of all degree requirements listed on the curriculumrequirements checksheet for the program the student was admitted as wellas the graduation requirements set forth by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and the University of Oklahoma. The specific degreerequirements for the current academic year in the College of Architectureare available on the Internet at http://checksheets.ou.edu/archindx.htm.Copies of current or past checksheets can be obtained from the College’sStudent Services Office.

In addition to the minimum graduation requirements set forth by theOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the University ofOklahoma, the College of Architecture requires the following:

1. A stu dent must ob tain the min i mum OU re ten tion, com bined re ten tionand cur ric u lum grade point av er ages spec i fied on the re quire mentscheck sheet for his or her de gree pro gram. Note: Spe cific grade pointav er ages re quired for grad u a tion from pro grams within the col legesu per sede the min i mums set forth by the Oklahoma State Re gents forHigher Ed u ca tion and the Uni ver sity of Oklahoma.

2. A stu dent must com plete at least the min i mum up per di vi sion (3000level or above) and to tal hours listed on his or her pro gram re quire mentschecksheet. To tal credit hours ap plied to ward grad u a tion must bever i fied by one of the ac a demic advisers in the Student Ser vices Of fice.Stu dents are en cour aged to meet with one of the Col lege’s ac a demicadvisers for a de gree check at least one se mes ter be fore the in tendedse mes ter of grad u a tion. The fol low ing are ad di tional Col lege ofAr chi tec ture reg u la tions re gard ing to tal hours ap plied to wardgrad u a tion:a. credit hours earned in phys i cal ed u ca tion courses or in ba sic ROTC

courses can not be ap plied to ward the grad u a tion re quire ments ofany de gree pro gram of the Col lege of Ar chi tec ture. Ad vancedROTC courses may be ap plied to ward de gree re quire ments onlywith the spe cial permission of the dean;

b. a max i mum of 64 hours will trans fer for credit from a two-year col lege;c. at least 60 se mes ter hours to ward grad u a tion must be earned at

ac cred ited se nior (four-year) in sti tu tions;d. no hours for re me dial or pre-col lege level course work may ap ply

to ward grad u a tion;e. trans fer coursework spe cif i cally de nied by the di vi sion for ap pli ca tion

to ward the cur ric u lum will not count to ward graduation;f. courses taken un der the stu dent elected Pass/No Pass grad ing op tion

will not be al lowed to count to ward ful fill ment of any uni ver sitygen eral ed u ca tion or col lege cur ric u lum requirements.

Additional information about specific program requirements are describedunder the respective division sections in this chapter. Responsibility formeeting graduation requirements lies with the student.

MINORS

The Col lege of Ar chi tec ture of fers the fol low ing mi nors:

Architectural Studies — Offered to non-majors who complete 15 hours ofARCH prefix courses. Specific information on courses applicable to aminor is available from the College of Architecture, Administrative StudentServices Office, Room 158 Gould Hall.

Construction Science — Students may satisfy the minor requirements inConstruction Science by first making application to the minor program,being admitted, and subsequently completing 21 hours of CNS prefixcourses including the following core courses: CNS 3113, 3153, 3813,3513, and 4523. An additional six hours may be taken from CNS courses,as long as all prerequisites for those courses have been met.

In te rior De sign — Stu dents may sat isfy the mi nor re quire ments in In te riorDe sign by com plet ing 16 hours of coursework of I D-prefix courses from thefollowing: ARCH 1142, I D 1154, 2763, 2783, 3223, 3753, 3763, 4783 and 4970.

Special ProgramsPRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM

The Col lege ad min is ters a preceptorship pro gram which per mits se lectedstu dents of dem on strated abil ity to com plete a lim ited num ber of de greere quire ments as a par tic i pant in a pro fes sional of fice.

SUMMER PROGRAM

Selected courses may be offered during the summer session in the Collegeof Architecture. Course selection and enrollment limitations will bedependent upon the availability of operating funds and faculty. Specialsummer studies are also offered in international settings.

Division of ArchitectureNick Harm, Di rec torKhosrow Bozorgi, Grad u ate Li ai son

504 W. Main St.Nor man, OK 73069

Phone: (405) 325-2444FAX: (405) 325-7558Internet: http://arch.ou.edu

e-mail: arch@ou.edu

Faculty RosterProfessors Bozorgi, Fillpot, J. Patterson, T. Patterson, Wahl; AssociateProfessors Boeck, Butzer, Callahan, Chang, Dietrich, Erdener, Harm,Weinel; Assistant Professors Cline, Cricchio, Fithian, Schaefer.

Degrees Offered• Bach e lor of Ar chi tec ture

• Mas ter of Ar chi tec ture

• Mas ter of Sci ence in Ar chi tec tural Ur ban Studies

General InformationThe architecture program at the University of Oklahoma was founded in1926 as part of the College of Engineering. In 1968 the program became aseparate college and the first component of what is now a multi-disciplinarycollege including programs in interior design, construction science, planning,and landscape architecture. The architecture program benefits strongly fromthis multi-disciplinary context.

A licensed architect is responsible for creating buildings where people live,work, learn, and play. Projects may range from high-rise buildings containingmultiple functions such as office, retail, and residential, to small ruralconvenience stores; from large, regional hospitals to single family homes;and from large university campuses to small day care centers. The challengeto the architect is to produce projects that are functional, efficient,attractive, and safe.

AdmissionTRANSFER STUDENTS

All professional courses not taken at the University of Oklahoma aresubject to evaluation through equivalency examinations or other means asapproved by the Director of the Architecture Division.

TRANSFER CREDIT AND ADVANCED STANDINGThe pol i cies of the Col lege of Ar chi tec ture ap ply to the grant ing of trans fercredit or ad vanced stand ing credit. The amount of ad vanced stand ingcredit that may be ap plied to ward a de gree may be lim ited by the Di rec torof the Di vi sion of Ar chi tec ture or the Dean.

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Special RegulationsPLACEMENT IN STUDIO COURSES

Any student enrolling for the first time at the University of Oklahoma in adesign or graphics course offered by the Division of Architecture mustenroll in the first course in the sequence, unless specifically approved forhigher placement by the Director of Architecture.

ENROLLMENT IN ARCHITECTURE COURSES

A student may not enroll in more than one required studio course persemester. Students must have completed “Incompletes” in all prerequisitecourses prior to the first day of class in any subsequent architecture courseunless otherwise granted permission by the Director of Architecture.

DEGREE PROGRAM AND ARCHITECTURALREGISTRATION

In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree froman accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure.The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the soleagency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs inarchitecture, recognizes two types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architectureand the Master of Architecture. A program may be granted a five-year,three-year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on its degree ofconformance with established educational standards.

Masters degree programs may consist of a pre-professional undergraduatedegree and a professional graduate degree, which, when earned sequentially,comprise an accredited professional education. However, the pre-professionaldegree is not, by itself, recognized as a professionally accredited degree.

The pre-professional degree is useful to those wishing a foundation in thefield of architecture, as preparation for either continued education in aprofessional degree program or for employment options in fields related toarchitecture.

ADVANCEMENT IN MAJOR COURSE SEQUENCES

All professional degree programs of the Division of Architecture areorganized around a sequence of courses in which the student developsand demonstrates a capability for analyzing problems and synthesizingsolutions, using techniques and skills unique to the field of architecture.Advancement in a major course sequence may be denied if a student earns less than a C in the prerequisite course. Further progress in the studiosequence in such cases may be permitted if the course average is raised byretaking the course, or by special permission.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

Each student enrolled in a professional or pre- professional program inarchitecture is required to maintain an up-to-date record of design andgraphics work for use in program advisement and the evaluation of overallprogress toward the professional degree.

Undergraduate StudyBACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (0202A)

This program, normally five years in length, is accredited by the NationalArchitectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and fulfills the educationalprerequisites for professional registration required by most state boards.Admission to the program beyond the first year is competitive.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTALDESIGN — Pre-Architecture (0207A)

This program is a pre-professional degree program normally requiring fouryears of undergraduate study. It is useful to those wishing a foundationstudy in the field of architecture, as preparation for continued education ina professional degree program or for employment options in fields relatedto architecture. In itself, it is not an NAAB-accredited degree and does not,

by itself, fulfill the educational prerequisites for professional registrationrequired by most state boards. Because this degree pattern requirescompletion of professional courses, admission to this program beyond firstyear is competitive.

DEGREE PROGRAM ADMISSION

Class size in studios and other architectural coursework is influenced bynational guidelines. Limitations of university resources (e.g. facilities, faculty,operating funds, etc.) also impose restrictions on class sizes. Therefore, anEnrollment Management Program within the Division of Architecture governsadmission to both the professional and pre-professional undergraduate degreeprograms (0202A and 0207A). Students compete for a limited number ofadmissions into the second and third year of these programs. Admissiondecisions are based on assessment of a student’s previous academic record and a dossier of design work and other accomplishments. For further information,contact the director of the Division of Architecture.

Graduation Requirements

Approval for graduation with either the Bachelor of Architecture degree(0202A) or the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design(Pre-Architecture, 0207A) requires completion of all degree requirementswith a minimum program grade point average of 2.50 in all courseworkused to fulfill degree requirements.

Collaborative ProgramMINOR

The Division offers a minor in Architectural Studies to non-major studentswho complete 15 hours of ARCH prefix courses. Specific information oncourses applicable to a minor is available from the College’s AdministrativeStudent Services Office.

Graduate StudyGENERAL INFORMATION

The Division of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma operates within the administrative framework and shares the multi-disciplinary philosophyof the College of Architecture. These degree programs follow a structuredcore curriculum aimed at developing the specialized skills and abilitiesdemanded of the professional architect. Simultaneously, however, theseprograms are highly individualized and encourage the exploration anddevelopment of specialties in areas closely related to architecture. Thesegraduate programs are intended to produce broadly educated graduateswho will demonstrate unique capabilities for leadership in the profession.

The one-year Master of Architecture degree is also available through theSchusterman Center in Tulsa. This program, which requires two years,allows students to have full-time office practice opportunities in professionaloffices. The Master of Science in Architectural Urban Studies degree is alsooffered at the Schusterman Center in Tulsa.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the admission requirements of the Graduate College, thefollowing materials must be submitted directly to the Graduate Liaison ofthe Division of Architecture for evaluation.1. A tran script from all pre vi ous institutions.

2. A port fo lio of work, 812” x 11” for mat preferred.

3. A state ment, lim ited to 500 words, of the in tent for pur su ing grad u atestud ies in ar chi tec ture at the Uni ver sity of Oklahoma.

4. Three let ters of rec om men da tion.

EARLY ADMISSION

A student enrolled in the final semester of undergraduate studies mayapply for admission to the graduate program in architecture for the nextregular semester following completion of his/her undergraduate degree.

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Admission to the program will be contingent upon satisfactory completionof undergraduate studies, subject to final review by the Division Director.

DEADLINES

No application for the graduate program in Architecture will be considered until all supporting documents have been received. It is the applicant’sresponsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by theDivision Director prior to the application deadline. Late applicants will beconsidered on a space-available basis only.

1. Ap pli ca tion dead line for fall se mes ter — June 1.

2. Ap pli ca tion dead line for spring se mes ter — Oc to ber 15.

3. Ap pli ca tion dead line for sum mer term or ses sion ad mis sion — April 1.

Special RegulationsENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS

Graduate students may enroll in nine to 16 credit hours of work persemester. Enrollment in more than 16 or less than nine credit hours ispermitted only with the approval and signature of the graduate liaison andthe graduate dean.

GRADUATE ADVISORY COMMITTEEEach graduate student must establish a graduate advisory committee,consisting of at least three members of the graduate faculty, the majority ofwhom must be professors in architecture. The advisory committee willassist the student in structuring a program, and periodically evaluateprogress toward the professional degree.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSApproval for graduation with the degree of Master of Architecture requiressatisfaction of all requirements of the Graduate College and certification by the graduate liaison of completion of all requirements of the graduateprofessional degree program in architecture, with a minimum grade pointaverage of B (3.00) in all work for which graduate credit is awarded.

TRANSFER OF GRADUATE CREDITIn addition to the policies of the Graduate College for the transfer of credithours for master’s degrees, the College of Architecture graduate liaison mustapprove any work transferred to a Master of Architecture degree program.

Master of Architecture (0202N)The Master of Architecture (0202N) at the University of Oklahoma is offeredon the Norman campus only. It follows an intensive and structured programof studio design and coursework intended to develop the specialized abilities and expertise demanded of the professional architect. The (0202N) programis accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) andfulfills the educational prerequisite for professional registration required bymost state boards.

Program emphasis is on sustainability and regional response in architectural design, study and research. Based on availability of faculty interest andexpertise, issues such as environmental responsibility, energy conservation,appropriate technologies, resource and facilities management, theories ofsustainability, critical regionalism, and sense of place may be investigated.

This program is primarily intended for those who hold a pre-professionaldegree in Architecture or closely related discipline or a professional degreein Architecture from a non-NAAB program. Students who complete thepre-professional degree at the University of Oklahoma normally requiretwo years in residence to complete the Master of Architecture degree.

Interested students with any other undergraduate preparation are encouragedto apply, but should anticipate additional time in residence to complete allprerequisite and graduate degree requirements, or their approvedequivalents. Total prerequisite requirements for study in this program areestablished by the content of the pre-professional degree at OU.

Master of Architecture (0202M)This degree program , offered primarily at OU-Tulsa, is designed forcandidates already holding a professionally accredited degree in architectureand is primarily for those already holding an NAAB accredited professionaldegree. It is not a viable track for candidates wishing to establish NAABaccredited degree credentials as a prerequisite to architectural licensing asrequired in most of the U.S. (This track is not available to any candidate alreadyholding a Master of Architecture degree from any institution.)

CURRICULUM (0202M)

Non-Thesis OptionRe quired Ar chi tec ture Courses – ARCH 6680, Adv. Arch. De sign III.

Op tion Elec tives – 9 hours.

Pro fes sional Pro ject Re search – 3 hours.

Pro fes sional Pro ject – 6 hours.

Elec tives – 8 hours.

Thesis OptionRe quired Ar chi tec ture Courses – ARCH 6680, Adv. Arch. De sign III.

Op tion Elec tives – 9 hours.

Pro fes sional Pro ject Re search – 3 hours.

Re search for Mas ter’s The sis – 4 hours.

Elec tives – 10 hours.

GPA Re quire ment: A min i mum 3.0 GPA is re quired on all grad u ate andun der grad u ate work used to ful fill the re quire ments of this de gree.

Grad u ate Hours Re quired: 32

Op tion Elec tives: All stu dents must fo cus their grad u ate ar chi tec turepro gram in one of two elec tive op tions:

1. Ar chi tec tural de sign and tech nol ogy;2. Ur ban de sign and pres er va tion.

All master’s programs are subject to approval by the student’s graduateadvisory committee.

Master of Science in ArchitecturalUrban Studies (0205P)

This degree program is designed for candidates from architectural orrelated disciplines seeking a career in the dynamics of the urban environmentbut not desiring to enter one of the licensed professions. The curriculumprepares students for careers in urban research, management, civicadministration, public works, and other related areas. The program is also a sound base for those in community service and community design advocacy.

Both thesis and professional project options are available. The curriculum is structured to fit into the College’s Tulsa “Urban Laboratory” academicenvironment, with evening and weekend courses delivered in three creditsegments.

CURRICULUMRe quired Courses – 15 hours: ARCH 6680, Adv. Arch. Stu dio A & B (6hours), ARCH 6590, Pro fes sional Pro ject Re search (3 hours), and ei therARCH 6690, Pro fes sional Pro ject (non-the sis, 6 hours), or ARCH 5980,Mas ter’s The sis (6 hours).

Elec tive Op tions – Three op tions are avail able from which elec tive courses are se lected:

a. Op tion in Hu man Re la tionsb. Op tion in En vi ron men tal Sci encec. Op tion in Gen eral Ur ban Studies

A minimum of 32 credit hours plus satisfactory defense of the thesis orprofessional project is required to complete the program.

All master’s programs are subject to approval by the student’s graduateadvisory committee.

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Division of ConstructionScience

Kenneth F. Robson, DirectorRichard Ryan, Graduate Liaison

504 W. Main St.Norman, OK 73069

Phone: (405) 325-6404FAX: (405) 325-7558Internet: www.cns.ou.edu

e-mail: krobson@ou.edu

Faculty RosterProfessors Graham, Robson, Ryan, Gransberg; Associate ProfessorMcManus; Assistant Professors Holliday, McCuen.

Degrees Offered• Bachelor of Science in Construction Science

• Master of Science in Construction Administration

General InformationAccredited by the ACCE (American Council of Construction Education), theconstruction science program combines courses in construction science,architecture, and business to produce managers for the construction industry.Students obtaining a construction science degree pursue managementcareers in a wide variety of occupations throughout the constructionindustry. The curriculum prepares students to manage the skilled tradesand craftsmen on the job site in addition to managing and interacting witharchitects, engineers, owners, and other professionals required by thecomplexities of construction projects.

Emphasis throughout the curriculum is placed on developing students’communication skills, understanding of the technical aspects of constructionand the construction process, and the application of information technologyto the construction industry. In addition to the academic curriculum, studentsare encouraged to participate in the nationally recognized ConstructionStudent Association, the various student competitions available to constructionscience majors and various other departmental extracurricular activities.Since its inception, the construction science program has maintained aclose partnership with the construction industry, an extremely importantelement in providing the quality graduates who are in great demand byemployers.

FACULTYThe faculty in the Construction Science program have extensive industryexperience. Faculty members maintain close working relationships withindustry through consulting work, participation in professional organizations,and maintaining active memberships in professional societies whichrepresent their areas of expertise. Faculty members actively consult withconstruction companies, governmental agencies, architects and professionalorganizations both nationally and internationally. CNS faculty havereceived university, regional, and national teaching awards.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Division of Construction Science offers a minor in construction science.Admission is based on a competitive application process with applicationsdue April 1. Students wishing to learn more about the minor program shouldcontact the division director. Construction science majors are encouraged tocomplete the requirements for a general business minor. This can beaccomplished by substituting open electives in the undergraduate curriculumwith courses required for the general business minor. Students desiringadditional information on this minor should contact the College of Business.

Undergraduate StudyLIMITATION RULESStudents pursuing the undergraduate degree in construction science mustcomplete the degree program within a maximum of seven calendar yearsfrom the date of entry into the degree program.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTIONSCIENCEThe program requires a minimum of 129 credit hours, with a minimumgrade point average of 2.50. Construction Science majors must earn a C orbetter in all CNS prefix courses.

LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

The lower division (1000- and 2000-level courses) requirements are to bemet as follows:

1. COMMUNICATIONS: 9 hours. ENGL 1113 and ENGL 1213 or EXPO1213, Communications 1113.

2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 0-10 hours. Students who have completed twoyears of high school foreign language or two consecutive college-levelcourses in a single language are exempt from the general educationforeign language requirements.

3. SOCIAL SCIENCES: 9 hours. Political Science 1113, Economics 1113and 1123.

4. HUMANITIES: 9 hours. History 1483 or 1493, Architecture 2243 or2343, one 3 hour Understanding Artistic Forms course.

5. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: 12 hours. Geology 1114, Physics2414, Physics 1311 and Math 1823.

6. BASIC BUSINESS COURSES: 12 hours. Accounting 2113 and 2123,Business Communications 2813 and Economics 2843.

7. BASIC CONSTRUCTION COURSES: 16 hours. CNS 1113, 1212,2713, 2812, 2813 and 2823.

8. ELECTIVE: 3 hours. Students can choose a 3-hour elective. Thisrequirement cannot be satisfied by Military Science or Physical Educationcourses.

Application for admission to the junior and senior years of the degreeprogram, requires a minimum 2.50 OU and combined retention GPA.Admission is limited to the top 25 GPAs based on all courses listed on therequirements check sheet for the Construction Science freshman andsophomore semesters. All courses required for the freshmen andsophomore semesters must be completed before applying for admission tothe junior year.

UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS:

Before students can enter 3000-level Construction Science courses theymust have earned a C or better in all lower division CNS prefix courses andcompleted all required courses at the freshman and sophomore level.1. BUSINESS COURSES: 6 hours. Management 3013 and Legal Studies

3323.

2. ARCHITECTURE COURSES: 6 hours. Architecture 3433 and 4833.

3. HUMANITIES: 3 hours. Students must take an upper divisionthree-hour Non-Western Culture elective from the approved GeneralEducation list.

4. CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE COURSES: 42 hours. CNS 3103, 3123,3223, 3512, 3612, 3812, 3821, 3823, 3943, 4112, 4113, 4122, 4153,4523, 4613, 4881, and 4993.

5. UPPER-DIVISION CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE ELECTIVE: 2 hours.Students can choose a two-hour, upper-division construction scienceelective.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Approval for graduation with the degree of Bachelor of Science inConstruction Science requires completion of all degree requirements forthe undergraduate professional degree program with a minimum OUcombined and OU retention grade point average of 2.50 in all coursework,with a C or better in all CNS prefix courses.

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Graduate StudyMaster of Science in ConstructionAdministrationThe Master of Science in Construction Administration program is designedfor persons who desire an educational background focusing on the Design/Build project delivery process. The roles of the owner, designer, consultant,contractor and subcontractor are explored from project conception tocompletion. Core studies include theory and practical knowledge. Classformats include discussion, team interaction and the use of current information management technologies for communication and documentation.

The program is structured for the non-traditional student. Classes meetonce a week in the evening for three hours. The program requires aminimum of 35 academic hours. Prior to admittance into the program it isadvisable for the candidate to meet with the Graduate Liaison to discussprogram details and a course of study.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Along with the application to the Graduate College, applicants shouldsubmit a letter of interest containing a brief narrative about reasons forseeking the degree, goals for use of the degree after graduation and acurrent resume (portfolios are not required). The letter of interest is veryimportant and weighted heavily by the Construction AdministrationProgram Application Review Committee. If the applicant meets GraduateCollege criteria and is accepted in the Graduate College the applicationpacket is forwarded to the Construction Administration Graduate Liaison.Acceptance in the program is contingent upon approval by theConstruction Administration Applicant Review Committee. Admittanceinto the Construction Administration program is highly competitive withonly a small number of students accepted each fall. Upon acceptance, theapplicant should meet with the Graduate Liaison prior to enrollment.

CONDITIONS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION

· Meet all OU Grad u ate Col lege criteria and paperwork re quire ments.

· Com ple tion of the six (6) core Con struc tion Ad min is tra tion courses:CNS 5513, Pro ject Man age ment and Con trolsCNS 5523, De sign-Build Con tractingCNS 5613, In for ma tion Tech nol ogy Ap pli ca tions for Con struc tionCNS 5623, Con struc tion Con tracts and Fi nanceCNS 5813, Fa cil ity Ac qui si tion PlanningCNS 5823, Qual ity Man age ment in Con struc tion.

· Com ple tion of a com pre hen sive final exam after all coursework iscomplete.

· 35 to tal hours of grad u ate coursework approved by the GraduateLiaison.

· At least 51% of to tal courses are let ter graded.

· No more than six (6) credit hours of CNS 5960, Di rected Read ing.

· No more than six (6) credit hours of CNS 5993, Special StudiesResearch; student must receive permission of the Graduate Liaisonforcredit.

· No more than three (3) credit hours of CNS 5940, In dus tryPracticum; student must receive permission of the CNS 5940coordinator for credit.

· No more than six (6) credit hours of CNS 5970, Grad u ate Sem i nar;student must receive permission of the Graduate Liaison for credit.

SPECIAL PROJECT/THESIS OPTION

These options are only available on approval and acceptance of theConstruction Science Graduate Research Board. These options are anopportunity for the student to explore and develop significant expertise ina particular area of construction administration or conduct cutting-edgeconstruction science research. The student and his/her committee chairand advisory committee determine the nature and scope of this project.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall semester entry only. The formal application deadline is April 30. Lateapplications will be accepted until August 15, but acceptance into theprogram at this time is based upon available resources and not guaranteed. Admittance into the Construction Administration Degree Program is highlycompetitive and only a limited number of students are accepted each fall.

Program in EnvironmentalDesign

James R. Patterson, AIA, M. Arch., As so ci ate Dean

504 W. Main St.Nor man, OK 73069

Phone: (405) 325-2444FAX: (405) 325-7558Internet: http://arch.ou.edu

e-mail: arch@ou.edu

This program offers individualized study in student determined aspects ofthe natural and built environment that are not otherwise available inestablished degree programs at the university. Students work with a facultyadvisor to select courses from all offerings of the university and minor fields are encouraged. The proposed program of study must be approved by thedean or associate dean. The proposed course of study must be at least 124hours in length with a minimum of 55 hours of upper-division (3000-leveland above) coursework. Approved programs must satisfy the followingcategories of subject areas. (Listed subjects are examples, not specificrequirements.) Students who gain the approval of a proposed program and successfully complete the requirements outlined in the approved programwill be conferred the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design degree.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTALDESIGN

Communication Skills (at least 22 credit hours) — Architectural graphics, art, computer processes, design, drama, engineering drawing, English(1113 and 1213 or EXPO 1213 required), foreign language, journalism,mathematics, photography, speech and statistics.

Cultural Environment (at least 9 credit hours) — Art, classics, drama,English, ethics, history (1483 or 1493 required), history of science, music,philosophy, psychology and religion.

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Through out the ac a demic year, var i ous con struc tion sci ence coursestake field trips to ob serve and learn how skills are put into prac tice.

Natural Environment (at least 9 credit hours) — Agriculture, biology,botany, chemistry, ecology, geography, geology, mathematics, microbiologyand zoology.

Physical Environment (at least 12 credit hours) — Architecture,astronomy, chemistry, earth science, engineering, geography, geology,geophysics, interiors, medicine, meteorology, pharmacy and physics.

Social Environment (at least 15 credit hours) — Anthropology,architecture, business, economics, education, foreign language, geography,government, housing, human relations, journalism, library science, political science (1113 required), psychology, recreation, social work, sociology and speech.

Design and Control of Environment (at least 15 credit hours) —Administration, conservation, design, ecology, engineering, government,international affairs, management, public affairs and regional planning.

Open Electives (a minimum of 42 credit hours).

TOTAL CUMULATIVE HOURS — 124

Division of Interior DesignAbimbola Asojo, AIA, IDEC, Director

504 W. Main St.Nor man, OK 73069

Phone: (405) 325-2444FAX: (405) 325-7558Internet: http://id.coa.ou.edu

e-mail: aasojo@ou.edu

Faculty RosterAssociate Professors Asojo, Wachter; Assistant Professors Biddick, Hoehn, Pober, Williams.

Degree Offered• Bach e lor of In te rior De sign

General InformationThe Interior Design program is a four-year Council for Interior DesignAccreditation-accredited first professional degree curriculum and meetsstandards set forth by appropriate national, professional and educationalassociations. The Division of Interior Design recognizes the definition of aprofessional interior designer as the cornerstone of its philosophicalunderpinnings:

“The Professional Interior Designer is qualified by education, experience,and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior spacesfor the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity,and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.

The professional interior designer:

· an a lyzes the cli ent’s needs, goals, and life safety re quire ments;

· in te grates find ings with knowl edge of in te rior de sign;

· formulates preliminary design concepts that are aesthetic, appropriateand functional, and in accordance with codes and standards;

· develops and presents final design recommendations throughappropriate presentation media;

· pre pares work ing draw ings and spec i fi ca tions for non-load bear ingin te rior con struc tion, re flected ceil ing plans, light ing, in te rior de tail ing,ma te ri als, fin ishes, space plan ning, fur nish ings, fix tures and equip ment incom pli ance with uni ver sal ac ces si bil ity guide lines and ap pli ca ble codes;

· collaborates with professional services of other licensed practitionersin the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearingdesign as required for regulatory approval;

· pre pares and ad min is ters bids and con tract doc u ments as the cli ent’s agent;

· re views and eval u ates de sign so lu tions dur ing im ple men ta tion andupon com ple tion.”

The basic principles and concepts of interior design guide our thinking anddecision-making with regard to program content, delivery and evaluation.We direct our efforts toward the development of the entry level interiordesign professional, with capabilities in the enhancement of the functionand quality of interior spaces. We promote an understanding of currentpractice within the broadest context of the interior architectural professionas well as within the southwestern culture specific to this region.

The program places value upon three distinct characteristics whichembody the philosophy of the interior design program at OU:1. Learn ing is cen tered around con tem po rary prac tice: fac ulty bring

sig nif i cant prac tice ex pe ri ence which dem on strates ad vancedachieve ment in de sign man age ment ex per tise be yond the pro jectman age ment lev els of in te rior ar chi tec tural de sign prac tice.

2. Learn ing is di verse and dem on strates a ho lis tic ap proach to de signprob lem-solv ing: fac ulty and stu dents are ex posed to re gional andin ter na tional prac tices em pha siz ing re sources, cul ture and tra di tion-basedde sign. The pro gram also ad dresses global con sid er ations fo cus ing onis sues which re in force the po si tion ing of in te rior de sign for the fu ture.

3. Learn ing is in ter dis ci plin ary: the lo ca tion of the in te rior de signpro gram within a col lege that shares teach ing ped a gogy across thedis ci plines of the built en vi ron ment pro vides in te rior de sign fac ulty andstu dents with an en vi ron ment where team con tri bu tions are sought anddis ci plin ary ex per tise is val ued.

The mission of the Division of Interior Design is to provide professionalundergraduate education in interior design within a collaborative,multi-disciplinary learning environment. The disciplinary perspective shares a common pedagogy within the College of Architecture divisions, engaging high tech knowledge with high touch skills in preparing new graduates tosolve problems related to the global challenges facing the profession ofinterior design in practice.The goals of the interior design program in the College of Architecturereflect the program’s location and resources and embrace change as aconstant variable in the learning environment. The program strives to:

· prepare entry level interior designers to work effectively withprofessionals from other disciplines engaged in the planning, designand management of the built environment;

· engage interior design students in the exploration of design withinbroad cultural contexts, addressing both regional and internationalcontributions to the design of the built environment while utilizingresources across and beyond the campus;

· in te grate the ex pres sive qual i ties em bod ied in the prac tice of in te rior de sign within the con text of a tech no log i cal learn ing en vi ron ment;

· capitalize upon the design practice and design managementexpertise of the faculty by engaging students in effective andappropriate problem-solving experiences involving student-centeredresearch of the built environment;

· chal lenge stu dents by ad dress ing con tem po rary and crit i cal is suesfac ing the pro fes sion;

· ensure adequate curricular flexibility to accommodate future changeaffecting interior design education throughout the duration of a fouryear program of study;

· preserve and enhance the development of problem-solving skillswithin a sequential studio sequence, continually expanding toencompass increasingly more complex concepts, skills, knowledgeand application strategies; and,

· actively seek and promote the involvement of external organizationsin collaborative partnerships, providing opportunities for studentsand faculty to engage in real life design experiences.

Admission RequirementsInterior design students begin their studies in the fall semester of the firstyear in the program. Students are required to earn a grade of C or better inall courses which carry a College of Architecture designator (ARCH, I D).Transfer students are encouraged to meet with the division director for

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review of prior work and placement in the appropriate studio sequence.Students who earn a D or F in any required ARCH or I D (professional)course(s) will not be permitted to advance into the subsequent set ofprofessional courses until the failed course(s) is repeated.

Curriculum OrganizationThe interior design curriculum combines the development of conceptualideas — knowledge of art, architecture, craft, and manufacture thatstimulates form-making and design with technical knowledge essential tothe delivery of the interior built environment — while at the same timeintegrating the important tasks and rituals of individuals and groups.

A sequential core of professional courses and design studios are linked toUniversity general education courses to prepare students for ever-changingconditions of practice and life. Sequential studio coursework is required ineach semester from the environmental design foundation courseworkthrough to the interior design capstone. The curriculum enablesinterdisciplinary experiences with architecture, landscape architecture, and construction science disciplines.

Special Programs and FacilitiesAn active student chapter umbrella provides students with valuableinteraction with members of the interior design profession while pursuingtheir degree. The student chapter sponsors field trips to designers’ offices,significant design projects and sites in the region, furnishings markets, andtrade shows. Students also participate in competitions in studio as well asthrough formal independent study opportunities. In addition, studentstravel to national professional meetings, undertake structured internshipexperiences, and work with real clients.

College and divisional seminars bring visiting scholars and notedprofessionals to the College to provide students with a broad understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of the College and both international andnational exposure to significant work in the built environment.

Design studios provide students with permanent work stations. A resourceroom with current manufacturers’ catalogs, architecture and interior design samples, and technical data that provides students with design resourcematerials. The College of Architecture maintains a shared computer labwith access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Undergraduate StudyBACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGNThe program requires completion of a minimum of 125 semester hoursdistributed in general education, major, and elective courses. Undergraduatedegree requirements are revised and published annually each summer.Requirements for programs are available on the World Wide Web at:http://checksheets.ou.edu/archindx.htm. Degree requirements forinterior design include the following:

Requirements

1. SYMBOLIC AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: 9-19 hours. ENGL 1113and ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213, Mathematics, Foreign Language (0-10hours, 2 courses in the same language, which can be met by successfully completing two years of the same foreign language in high school),Communications elective.

2. NATURAL SCIENCE: 8 hours. PHYS 1114, one four-hour NaturalScience with a lab.

3. SOCIAL SCIENCES: 6 hours. P SC 1113 and ECON 1113.

4. HUMANITIES: 12 hours. HIST 1483 or 1493, A HI 2213, I D 3753,one three-hours Non-Western Culture.

5. ARCHITECTURE COURSES: 8 hours. ARCH 1142, 2333, 3443.

6. BUSINESS COURSES: 6 hours. ACCT 2113, MKT 3013.

7. INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES: 62 hours. I D 1154, 1254, 2535, 2544, 2763, 2773, 2783, 3223 or 4783, 3724, 3753, 3773, 3734, 3743,3763, 4463, 4744, 4776.

8. OTHER COURSES: 12 hours. A HI 2223, one three-hoursupper-division professional elective, one three-hour upper-divisionGeneral Education elective (outside the major), one three-hourupper-division open elective.

A min i mum 2.50 OU and com bined re ten tion GPA is re quired forad mis sion to the junior and senior years of the Bachelor of In te rior De signpro gram. Ad mis sion is lim ited to the top 20 stu dents ap ply ing for thepro gram as de ter mined by GPA (2.50 com bined re ten tion or higher) andport fo lio re view. All fresh man and soph o more courses listed above mustbe com pleted be fore ap ply ing for ad mis sion.

Division of LandscapeArchitecture

Marjorie P. Callahan, AIA, LEED AP, Interim Director

304 Car ne gie Build ingNor man, OK 73019-6141

Phone: (405) 325-0358FAX: (405) 325-5956Internet: http://la.coa.ou.edu

Faculty RosterProfessor Schurch; Assistant Professors Coffman and Loon.

Degree Offered• Mas ter of Land scape Ar chi tec ture

About Landscape ArchitectureAs described by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA),“landscape architecture is the art and science of analysis, planning, design,management, preservation and rehabilitation of the land.”

“Landscape architects design the built environment of neighborhoods,towns and cities while also protecting and managing the naturalenvironment, from its forests and fields to rivers and coasts. Members ofthe profession have a special commitment to improving the quality of lifethrough the best design of places for people and other living things.”

“ln fact, the work of landscape architects surrounds us. Members of theprofession are involved in the planning of such sites as office plazas, publicsquares and thoroughfares. The attractiveness of parks, highways, housingdevelopments, urban plazas, zoos and campuses reflects the skill oflandscape architects in planning and designing the construction of usefuland pleasing projects.”

“Depending on the scope of the project for clients, ranging from a localdeveloper to the federal government, landscape architects may plan theentire arrangement of a site, including the location of buildings, grading,stormwater management, construction and planting. They may alsocoordinate teams of design, construction and contracting professionals.”

“Already, federal and state government agencies ranging from the NationalPark Service to local planning boards employ a large number of landscapearchitects. More and more private developers realize that the services of alandscape architect are an integral part of a successful, more profitableproject.”

Fur ther in for ma tion about the pro fes sion of land scape ar chi tec ture may befound by vis it ing the ASLA web site: www.asla.org or that of the Landscape Architecture Foundation at www.laprofession.org..

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General InformationThe Division of Landscape Architecture offers graduate students aninterdisciplinary setting in which to learn and think critically and creativelyin addressing environmental issues. The program’s primary mission is theprofessional education of future landscape architects who will be able tocontribute to the profession at any level typifying practice in the field. Asecondary mission of the program is to successfully offer a post-professional degree for those students who already have the first professional degree atthe undergraduate level who are interested in advanced study in landscape architecture.

Two program options are offered: the First Professional Master of LandscapeArchitecture (0204M) is for students who do not have a previousprofessional degree in landscape architecture and who may come fromfields as diverse as English literature, drama, wildlife management ornursing; and the Post-Professional Master of Landscape Architecture(0204N) which is only for students who have already completed anaccredited professional degree in landscape architecture. The FirstProfessional Master of Landscape Architecture is fully accredited by theLandscape Architecture Accrediting Board (LAAB) and The AmericanSociety of Landscape Architects.

In both program options, the graduate student is expected to focus theprofessional electives requirement on an area of specialization such asurban design, rural and small town design, sustainable and ecologicaldesign, environmental issues, or computer technologies. The student isencouraged to consider offerings in allied departments such as Anthropology,Architecture, Art, Botany, Construction Science, Civil Engineering,Environmental Science, Communications, Geography, Geology, Health and Sports Sciences, Human Relations, Political Science, Regional and CityPlanning, Sociology, and Zoology.

All graduate students are required to develop a graduate advisorycommittee that will guide the student through the selection of a graduateproject topic and its sequence as reflected in theprogram curriculum. Allmaster’s programs are subject to approval by the program director and/orthe graduate liaison.

Admission RequirementsTo be admitted to the Master of Landscape Architecture program, a student must first be admitted to the Graduate College of the University. In addition to the application requirements of the Graduate College, the followingadditional materials must be submitted directly to the Division:1. Ev i dence of cre ative ac tiv ity or abil ity in any field of en deavor (such as

port fo lios or es says)*:

2. Three let ters of rec om men da tion, pref er a bly from for mer pro fes sors;

3. A state ment of in tent that dis cusses in de tail the ap pli cant’s back ground,and ex plains the in ter est in grad u ate study as well as in a pro fes sionalde gree in land scape ar chi tec ture.

*Applicants are encouraged to contact the division to discuss the portfolioIn certain circumstances, the portfolio requirement may be requirement if it seems inappropriate to the applicant's previous background. waived.

GPA Requirement: All students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 inorder to remain in good standing and to fulfill the requirements of thisdegree.

Master of Landscape Architecture —First Professional Degree (0204M)The first professional degree curriculum includes technical as well astheoretical courses and design studios that utilize urban and rural settings in the state and region as learning laboratories. The students will be preparedto design and manage landscapes that are environmentally sound andsocially responsible. Design projects are a balance of real and theoreticalprograms ranging from small to large scale.

The ob jec tives of the first pro fes sional de gree are to pro duce grad u ates who:

· are qualified to enter the profession;

· possess theoretical and conceptual insight in the field and practice of landscape architecture;

· are interdisciplinary by training and conversant with the professionsrelated to landscape architecture;

· possess a specialization relevant to particular student interests andthe needs of both society and the profession of landscapearchitecture;

· possess an in-depth facility with the body of literature significant tolandscape architecture.

CURRICULUM (0204M)Stu dio Se quence: LA, 5515 Design I; 5525, Design II; 5535, Design III;5545, Design IV; RCPL 5525, Comprehensive Planning.

Tech ni cal Se quence: LA 5243, Landscape Technology-Materials; 5343,Landscape Technology-Site Issues.

Graph ics and Com mu ni ca tion Se quence: LA 5513, Drawing andGraphics; 5613, Computer Applications.

Planting De sign and Tech nol ogy Se quence: LA 5713, Plant Materials and Technology; 5924, Planting Design Studio.

His tory and Theory: LA 5943, History and Theory; 6643, Urban DesignTheory.

En vi ron men tal Re quire ment: one course se lected from ap proved list.

Pro fes sional Prac tice Re quire ment: one course se lected from ap proved list.

Re search Methods Re quire ment: L A 5402, Research Methods inLandscape Architecture.

Pro fes sional Elec tives: Min i mum of three courses; nine credit hours.

Grad u ate Pro ject Se quence: LA 5950, Proposal Development; 6950,Applied Research; 6595, Graduate Project.

Graduate Hours Required: For those students entering the program with a degree outside of the design fields, this program will take three years and aminimum of 69 credit hours to complete as a full time student. All studentsentering the program with an undergraduate or professional degree ina design field are encouraged to contact the Landscape ArchitectureGraduate Liaison for more information.

Post-Professional Degree (0204N)The Post-Professional Master of Landscape Architecture presumes thatstudents already holding the first professional degree are qualified to enterthe profession. The post-professional degree allows students to examine indepth advanced ideas, innovative techniques, and other issues relevant tothe field of landscape architecture. The unique multi-disciplinaryopportunities available across campus for this focus include architecture,regional and city planning, geography, geosciences, botany, environmentalscience, health and sports sciences, human relations, management andpublic administration, and fine arts.

Students entering this option will have an accredited undergraduate firstprofessional degree in landscape architecture from a North Americanuniversity. On a case by case basis, depending upon review of transcriptsand portfolio by the Program Director and the Graduate Liaison, thestudent may be required to take courses which may not have been offeredas part of the undergraduate professional degree; or to take courses whosecontent was covered in the undergraduate degree because grades and/orportfolio reveal weaknesses. Many of these students are likely to berequired to take the environmental advised elective unless they candemonstrate equivalent course content and hours.

Spe cific ob jec tives of the post-pro fes sional de gree are to pro duce grad u ateswho:

· possess advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge and insightin the field of landscape architecture;

· possess an in-depth facility with the body of literature significant tolandscape architecture;

· possess a specialization relevant to student interests, the needs ofsociety and the needs of the profession.

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CURRICULUM (0204N)

Students in this program will be required to take a minimum of threestudios and five professional electives.

Stu dio Se quence: LA 5535, Design III; 5545, Design IV; RCPL 5525,Comprehensive Planning.

En vi ron men tal Re quire ment: one course se lected from ap proved list.

Theory: LA 6643, Urban Design Theory.

Research Methods Requirement: L A 5402, Research Methods inLandscape Architecture.

Pro fes sional Elec tives: five courses, min i mum of 15 credit hours.

Grad u ate Pro ject Se quence: LA 5950, Proposal Development; 6950,Applied Research; 6596, Graduate Project.

Grad u ate Hours Re quired: For the majority of students in this programoption 47 credit hours will be required. Under special circumstances, thestudent may petition to be released from up to two studios. The petitionprocess must be accompanied by a formal presentation of work andportfolio to the Division Director and the Graduate Liaison as well as awritten statement of professional and program goals.

Division of Regional andCity Planning

James R. Patterson, AIA, M. Arch., Interim Di rec torRich ard Marshment, Ph.D., Grad u ate Li ai son

204 Car ne gie Build ingNor man, OK 73019-6141

Phone: (405) 325-1698FAX: (405) 325-7558 or (405) 325-1698Internet: http://rcpl.ou.edu/

Faculty RosterProfessor Marshment; Associate Professor Shen; Assistant ProfessorsPeterson, Warken.

Degrees Offered• Mas ter of Re gional and City Planning

General InformationThe Master of Regional and City Planning degree is a two-year course ofgraduate study designed for persons who desire to work in urban and/orregional planning, neighborhood and area development, community andeconomic development, urban design, transportation planning, and similar specializations in the public or private sectors. The course of studyintegrates concepts from architecture, social sciences, environmentalstudies, engineering and business and prepares graduates for lifelongprofessional practice. The degree is fully accredited by the PlanningAccreditation Board.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for the Master of Regional and City Planning degree includea bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. In addition tothe formal application, a statement of the student’s personal objectives and three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the division. Fall semester admission is recommended to take advantage of the scheduledsequence of course offerings.

Degree RequirementsThe MRCP degree begins with a 29-credit core curriculum including RCPL5013, 5053, 5113, 5173, 5203, 5213, 5353, 5513, and 5525. Studentscomplete the degree with either a comprehensive exam or a thesis. Degree via comprehensive exam: requires a minimum of 50 credit hours,including 29 credits in the core curriculum, nine credits (three courses) inan approved concentration, and a comprehensive exam usually taken inthe semester of graduation. The established concentrations are Economicand Community Development, Transportation Planning, and UrbanDesign. Students may also petition the faculty for an individualizedconcentration. Degree via thesis: requires a minimum of 48 credit hours,including 29 credits in the core curriculum, and four thesis credits.

Dual Degree ProgramsStudents may pursue another degree program with the Master of Regionaland City Planning under the university's generic dual degree program.Students have developed dual degree programs with architecture,landscape architecture, and public administration, environmentalengineering and law. Students should inquire with the division on thespecific requirements for dual degree options.

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