12 credits
The mission of the graduate certificate in social and environmental justice, as offered by the Department of Architecture, is to create advanced awareness, understanding, and abilities related to issues of equity as they relate to the design of the built environment. The 12-credit certificate is open to all graduate students of the university and is comprised of three one-credit self-directed classes, seminars in the Department of Architecture, and 6 credits to be identified by the student (in consultation with the graduate program director). It is most appropriate for those who envision career trajectories that feature concerns for social responsibility and environmental awareness.
Core requirements
| ARCH 509 | Readings in Social and Environmental Justice | 1 |
| ARCH 510 | Field Study in Social and Environmental Justice | 1 |
| ARCH 511 | Documentation in Social and Environmental Justice | 1 |
3 credits from
| ARCH 507 | Fourth World Theory | 3 |
| ARCH 508 | Architects of Hope | 3 |
| ARCH 641 | Citizenship, World Views, and the Public Sphere | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 3 |
6 credits from
Approved courses per the graduate program director
Total Credits: 12