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| Programs of StudyArchitecture ArchitectureGary D. Ridgdill, Interim Director Successful completion of the undergraduate curriculum results in the Bachelor of Design (Architecture), a preprofessional degree and the first step toward professional registration as an architect. The professional program in architecture leads to the Master of Architecture. Students without a baccalaureate degree are required to take undergraduate and graduate courses for the professional architecture program. Admission to the graduate program is selective; please refer to the Graduate Catalog. Bachelor of Design graduates are employed in private practice, corporate offices and government agencies. Internship in the profession is required and is part of the licensure process. In addition to the courses offered on the Gainesville campus, the school operates a year-round program in Vicenza, Italy, for fourth-year students who are selected to spend a fall or spring semester abroad. Supplemental fees are required for participation in this program. Summer institutes are conducted on Nantucket Island for the study of architectural preservation and in the Caribbean Basin for the study of Caribbean culture and its conservation. Information is available in the school office. NAAB StatementMost states require architects to hold an accredited degree. There are two types of degrees accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board: The Bachelor of Architecture and the Master of Architecture. Both degrees are structured for registration and licensure. The four-year preprofessional degree is not accredited by the NAAB. The preprofessional degree is useful to those who want a foundation in the field of architecture, as preparation for continued education in a professional degree program or for employment in fields related to architecture. Limited Access ProgramAll students (community college transfers and UF students) must apply for admission to the professional program in architecture. Available classroom space, studio space and faculty limit the number of applicants accepted. The admission process is based on three criteria: preprofessional grade point average, architectural grade point average and an evaluation of each student's studio work. For the past several years, the average for admission has been an overall GPA of 3.1 and an architectural GPA of 3.4. Students must have successfully completed all preprofessional requirements to be considered for admission into the professional program at the junior year. Community college transfers must have completed the Associate of Arts degree, with all general education and preprofessional requirements, and passed the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST). Students with an overall GPA below 2.5, an architectural GPA below 2.75 or a pin-up exhibit score below 3.0 are not guaranteed admission. A student's overall and architectural GPA must be at least 2.0 or better for admission to the third year. The school admits only the best-qualified applicants as evidenced by their academic achievement and their potential to complete successfully the undergraduate program. ArchitectureTo remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold. Semester 1:
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NOTE: Note: First year students should take 13 credits in the fall and spring semesters, include all ARC courses, and then take the remaining two general education courses in the summer session. If students choose to take the minimum 13 hours in the sophomore year, all course work required for pin-up must be completed by entry to the junior year.
* Students should satisfy the general education requirements early in their university career. However, one course from Social Science, Physical/Biological Science (except Applied Physics) or Humanities may be carried into Upper Division. This program is limited access. At the end of semester four, students will be selected according to a competitive ranking of all applicants by overall GPA, architectural GPA and faculty evaluation of design quality in the annual pin-up exhibits.
The department requires 59 credit hours, including electives, taken at the 3000-level or above. Elective foreign language courses below the 3000-level need adviser approval. **Electives: any 3000 or higher academic course, any 1000 or higher foreign language course taken at an SUS institution of which the student is not a native speaker, or any course sequence toward a minor. Interior DesignJanine M. King, Chair The four-year program in interior design is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER). The curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Design degree and is an essential first step toward professional licensure in Florida, other states and the Canadian provinces regulating the title or practice of interior design. The design process is studied and applied creatively to resolve problems of interior environments. The curriculum equips students with knowledge of design techniques, materials, resources and an awareness of the interrelated professional responsibilities of design. Field trips are required in the junior and senior years. Students should plan to have adequate funds for field trips and design studio project materials. Internships are recommended in the summer between the junior and senior years. Interior design career opportunities are numerous because businesses, corporations, community organizations and government agencies demand professional design services. Graduates of this program usually assume positions in interior design offices and architectural firms. Fifty-one credits, including electives, must be taken at the 3000-level or above. This program is limited access because of space restrictions. Entering students must consult the department adviser. All students (postbaccalaureate, junior college transfers and UF students) must apply for admission to the professional program Interior DesignTo remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold. Semester 1:
Semester 2:
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* Satisfies 3 hours of the writing portion of the Writing and Math Requirement.
This program is limited access. During the sophomore year spring semester, students must participate in an exhibit of their work in studio courses. Admission to the junior year is based on this exhibit and the preprofessional GPA.
NOTE: Requirements for postbaccalaureate and transfer students with an A.A. degree who are majoring in Interior Design: First Year: Fall Semester
First Year: Spring Semester
Second Year: Fall Semester
Landscape ArchitectureRobert R. Grist, Interim Chair The 5-year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board and leads to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree. Graduating from an accredited program is an essential first step toward licensing in Florida and other states. Students study the art of design, planning or management, and the arrangement of natural and man-made elements on the land through application of cultural and scientific knowledge. Resource conservation and the requirements of the built environment are studied. Graduates are employed by professional offices; municipal, state or federal recreation and resource agencies; landscape architectural or planning agencies; and the construction, development or horticultural industries. Graduates also may continue on to graduate school, at UF or throughout the country. Field trips are required as part of normal course work; three trips are required. A summer internship under a registered landscape architect also is required and domestic or foreign study opportunities are available. Students should have adequate funds for trips and studio materials. Students need personal computers with CADD graphics capabilities. The department will provide specifications before purchase. General EducationThis is a partial list. Humanities
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Physical/Biological Sciences
Math
* Required Gen Ed course NOTE: NOTE: Landscape architecture students may not use LAA 2710 to fulfill Gen Ed-H or Gen Ed-I credit. Landscape ArchitectureTo remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold. Semester 1:
Semester 2:
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This program is limited access. During the sophomore year spring semester, students must participate in an exhibit of their work in studio courses. Admission to the junior year is based on this exhibit and the preprofessional GPA.
Complete LAA 4940, Landscape Internship, in the summer between the third and fourth years of study. Summer Internship
Please see the department of Landscape Architecture in 336 Architecture Building for details regarding the fourth and fifth study options. All study options require coordination with the department of Landscape Architecture. Students should plan in order to get the necessary approval for their directed course of study.
78 hours (minimum) of LAA courses are required for the degree. At least 12 credit hours of 3000-4000 level electives are required. Student progress is evaluated each semester. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required. Majors must attain a minimum C grade in all LAA courses. A grade of D+ is considered a failing grade and must be retaken until a grade of C or better is earned. In some courses (see adviser) a student may not proceed through a sequence until a C grade is earned. Minor in Landscape ArchitectureThe objective of a minor in Landscape Architecture is to provide a general overview of the profession. The minor provides introduction to environmental and cultural issues and to design, planning, and management theory and applications. A minor does not qualify a student for practice or for professional licensure. Students must be accepted into an upper division college prior to application. Application for the minor should be made as soon as possible after acceptance to aid in charting coursework. To be considered, students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must maintain a C or higher in all minor coursework. All graduating students who meet the requirements and have been approved for the minor will have the minor officially listed on their transcript. A minimum of 15 hours is required, with 6 hours of required coursework. The remaining hours should be determined based on the student's interests and background. Students with design, construction, engineering, or other technical backgrounds may participate in design and/or construction studios in addition to lecture courses. Acceptance into studio courses is with the permission of the instructor and as space is available. Upon application, students will be advised as to what courses are appropriate. Required of all students:
One of the following is required:
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General courses open to all students:
General Courses open to students with previous computer experience:
Additional courses in the professional design and construction sequences and in graduate seminars may be possible for students with specialized backgrounds, such as in other design fields, building construction, or engineering. Permission of the instructor is required to take courses other than the above.
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