Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
The College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs
Landscape Architecture Program
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Urban Design
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1st year
Fall Semester
UNIV 1101 OR UNIV 1131
ARCH 1301
ENGL 1301
MATH 1301
UDES 1301
POLS 2312
Spring Semester
ENGL 1302
HIST 1301
LARC 4300
MATH 1303
UDES 2303
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 31
2nd year
Fall Semester
GLOBAL 2301
HIST 1302
PLAN 4320
UDES 2441
FND COMPONENT AREA
Spring Semester
GEOL 1330
PHYS 1351
POLS 2311
UDES 2442
SOCI/BEHA SCIENCE ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
3rd year
Fall Semester
ART 2304
LARC 4326
PLAN 4356
UDES 3551
Spring Semester
ART 4348
PAPP 4307
PLAN 4357
UDES 3552
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 28
4th year
Fall Semester
UDES 4304
UDES 4551
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
LARC 4191
UDES 4552
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
HOURS 29
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs 601 W. Nedderman Drive, Suite 203 P:76019-0108I F: 817.272.2801 I uta.edu
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you stay in your cohort and on track to graduate.
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan.
Identify books, websites, study aides, and classroom locations each semester.
Complete UNIV 1101/UNIV 1131 to learn about resources available to students and to provide better success in your major.
ENGAGE
Verify important dates each semester via the Academic Calendar.
Attend lecture series hosted throughout the year by the SOA.
Join a UTA club or organization to meet and become involved with like-minded peers.
Participate in and observe studio juries
EXCEL
Dedicate yourself to sketching daily to hone your drawing skills. Keep a sketchbook!
Maintain and document all submitted work to build your portfolio.
Speak with Lockheed Martin Career Development Center about on-campus and summer job opportunities.
Apply to be a mentee with C.A.M.P.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Complete all Intended Studies to progress to Major Declared Studies.
Check CAPPA website to see available adv. electives offered each semester.
Consider adding a minor.
Apply regularly to CAPPA scholarships through Mav ScholarShop.
ENGAGE
Become a member of a professional student organization, such as AIAS, IIDA, and USGBCS.
Participate and volunteer in local architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture communities.
Attend interest meetings for SOA faculty-led study abroad trips.
EXCEL
Aspire to make the Dean's List.
Aim to be invited into Tau Sigma Delta, Nu Alpha Chapter.
Create and maintain a resume for future internship and job opportunities.
Apply to be a mentor with C.A.M.P.
DESTINATION GRADUATION
EDUCATE
Meet with graduate advisor to discuss requirements for entering grad school.
Meet with advisor to ensure you enroll in final courses required to graduate.
Apply to graduate through MyMav.
ENGAGE
Consider taking on a leadership position in a student organization.
Join faculty-led SOA study abroad trip over summer before senior year.
Strive to participate in Design Build for senior year studio.
Attend Commencement ceremony. Congrats!
EXCEL
Attend CAPPA Career Fair hosted every spring by AIAIS.
Attend All Majors Job Fair.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CAPPA Majors Career Fair
All Majors Job Fair
Federal Work Study
Internships
Interviews
MavMentors
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Global Grounds
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program
Study Abroad
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Leadership Institute
Leadership Minor
Student Governance
Student Organizations
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Alternative Breaks
Service Learning Courses
Service Learning Showcases
UTA Volunteers
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Independent Study with Faculty to Conduct Research
What career options do I have with this major?
City Planning
Urban Design
Property Development
Nonprofit Organizations
Law
Local Government
Workforce Skills
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Career Readiness
Ability to Visually Communicate Ideas to Others
Conceptualizing Spatial Relationships
Critical Thinking Skills
Design Techniques, Tools, and Principles
Digital Design Skills
Focus on Form and Function
Freehand Drawing Skills
Identifying and Creatively Solving Problems
Knowledge and Awareness of Related Industries
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Model Building Skills
Originality and Attention to Detail
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities.
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers.
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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