Urbanism (Optional Co-op)

Carleton’s Bachelor of Architectural Studies focuses on knowledge, experience, creativity and imagination. The program encourages students to explore ideas through making, evaluate ideas within the context of the human experience, and exercise creativity through writing, model making, drawing, digital media and presentations.

Carleton’s Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism awards the pre-professional Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) degree upon successful completion of their four-year program of study. If students intend to practice architecture, they can then apply to continue into a professional Master of Architecture program at Carleton, or equivalent professional training at another university. The BAS program is also an excellent degree for a range of careers or for further studies in design, urbanism, or conservation and sustainability.

The program lays a broad foundation on which architectural studies are built. Students will take courses in architecture, design, drawing and multimedia applications, as well as specified general studies in engineering, art history and social sciences. They will focus their architectural studies by choosing an area of study in:

• Design

• Urbanism

• Conservation and Sustainability

A major in Urbanism focuses on urban design and sustainable development. The major in Urbanism explores architecture in the larger context of the city and raises awareness and promotes stewardship of the built environment through an examination of mass urbanization in the 20th century.