Aug 26, 2025  
2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin 
  
2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin

Architectural Studies, Minor


Overview

The minor in Architectural Studies provides an introduction to the study of architecture and allied fields. Through courses in several disciplines, minors become acquainted with aspects of architecture, including design, history, and urbanism. Students who plan to pursue graduate study in architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, historic preservation, architectural history, or a related field are strongly encouraged to consult with faculty in the Department of Art and Art History early in their time at Trinity to organize a course of study beyond the minor that will prepare them for graduate work.

Requirements for the minor


The minor consists of at least 24 credit hours, at least 9 of which must be upper division.

Remaining hours may be fulfilled by successfully completing courses from the following lists:


Studio Art


Applicable special topics courses include:


Physics


Urban Studies


Note:


Special topics courses that deal substantially with problems or methods in Architectural Studies and are approved by the director of the minor.