Our undergraduate program aims to provide students with a critical and globally informed understanding of the history of art and visual culture. Understanding the sources, aesthetics, and significance of images that people use to communicate — whether in the confined world of art or beyond — is crucial for anyone wanting to play an active part in society.

The program provides a broad-based liberal arts education in architecture incorporating architectural history, studio design, engineering, the humanities and social sciences. The program can also help students prepare for graduate study and careers in architecture and other allied disciplines, such as landscape architecture, urban planning, and historic preservation.