James R. Patterson, AIA, M. Arch., Associate Dean
162 Gould Hall
Norman, OK 73019-6141
Phone: (405) 325-2444
FAX: (405) 325-7558
Internet: http://arch.ou.edu
e-mail: arch@ou.edu
This program offers individualized study in student determined aspects of the natural and built environment that are not otherwise available in established degree programs at the university. Students work with a faculty advisor to select courses from all offerings of the university and minor fields are encouraged. The proposed program of study must be approved by the dean or associate dean. The proposed course of study must be at least 124 hours in length with a minimum of 55 hours of upper-division (3000-level and above) coursework. Approved programs must satisfy the following categories of subject areas. (Listed subjects are examples, not specific requirements.) Students who gain the approval of a proposed program and successfully complete the requirements outlined in the approved program will be conferred the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design degree.
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.
Natural Environment (at least 9 credit hours) — Agriculture, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, geography, geology, mathematics, microbiology and 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
September 2006