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                      

URBAN DESIGN CERTIFICATE

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