Sample Schedule for a Bachelor’s in Environmental Design
The following schedule outlines the typical course of study for this degree. For course descriptions and complete information on program requirements, please consult the Ball State University Undergraduate Course Catalog.
FIRST YEAR
CAP First-Year Program
Fall Semester (Second Year)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| ARCH 201 | Architectural Design | 4 |
| ARCH 218 | Structural Systems 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 229 | History of Architecture 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 261 | Design Communications Media | 1 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Credits | | 17 |
Spring Semester (Second Year)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| ARCH 202 | Architectural Design | 5 |
| ARCH 214 | Architectural Building Technology 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 273 | Environmental Systems 1 | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Credits | | 17 |
Fall Semester (Third Year)
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ARCH 301 | Architectural Design | 5 |
| ARCH 314 | Architectural Building Technology 2 | 3 |
| ARCH 318 | Structural Systems 2 | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Credits | | 17 |
Spring Semester (Third Year)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| ARCH 329 | History of Architecture 2* | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | | 15 |
Fall Semester (Fourth Year)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| Directed Elective** | 3 |
| Directed Elective** | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | | 15 |
Spring Semester (Fourth Year)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| Directed Elective** | 3 |
| Directed Elective** | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | | 12 |
* You may take this course either in the fall or spring.
** Directed electives are 12 credit hours from electives in ARCH, CAP, LA, PLAN, NREM, or other departments with the permission of the architecture department chair. Note: This program is not open to undergraduate students majoring in architecture.