Architecture Certificate Program
ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
HISTORY, THEORY AND CRITICISM CERTIFICATE
URBAN DESIGN CERTIFICATE
SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE CERTIFICATE
ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
The architectural management certificate is a 15 credit hour post-professional program. It is available to students that are concurrently enrolled in the graduate program in architecture or interior design at LTU, as well as practicing design professionals. The intent of this certificate program is to provide a concentrated course of study and a recognized credential for those who aspire to firm and/or project management in the design professions. All of the following courses will be offered online.
HRM 6023 Human Resource Management
HRM 6033 Leading Organizational Change
MGT 7123 Topics in Management: Accounting/Finance
ARC 5952 Construction Management
ARC 6912 Practice Management
ARC ___2 Architectural Design & Practice Elective
ARC 5962 Law for Architects - online elective
HISTORY, THEORY AND CRITICISM CERTIFICATE
The 14 credit hour certificate in Architectural history, theory and criticism is a concentrated program of study beyond the first professional degree (M. Arch). The focus of this certificate is to pursue research and investigation in architecture both as discipline and a practice with stress on contemporary issues of architectural design.
ARC 5632 Architectural Theory
ARC 5642 Advanced Study in Architectural History
ARC 5782 Urban Theory
ARC 5652 Applied Criticism
ARC 5662 Architectural Theory and Practice
ARC 5612 Form and Meaning
ARC 6632 Advanced Study in Architectural Theory
The 12 credit hour urban design certificate curriculum allows students to concentrate their study and research in urban design while they fulfill the degree for the Master of Architecture. The purpose of the urban design certificate program is to provide the fundamental knowledge and special and critical thinking skills required to design urban and suburban environments. Students who complete the program will have the skills necessary to begin work as design professionals and work with other professionals in designing, regulating and/or managing the development of extensive environments. The certificate courses provide the student with a firm grounding in theory, methods, and practical skills. Students are able to synthesize and apply knowledge and skills obtained in program courses.
ARC 5732 Urban Theory
ARC 5742 Urban Design Methods
ARC 5752 Quantitative Methods in Urban Design
ARC 5762 Urban Design Policy and Implementation
ARC 5772 Case Studies in Urban Design
ARC 6792 Urban Design Practicum
SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE CERTIFICATE
This 12 credit hour certificate program focuses on current issues in sustainable architecture. The focus is on advanced applications of ecological literacy stressing the importance of renewable resources, natural systems, and alternative energy in environmentally responsive design practice. Up to 6 credit can be doubled counted with the core Master's degree; 8 credits based on approved courses in Sustainable, Alternative Energy or Ecology based studies.
ARC 5422 Environmental Issues
ARC 5572 Vital Signs