History of Architecture and Urban Development (BS)

College of Architecture, Art and Planning

Program Description

The history of architecture and urban development major leads to a bachelor of science degree (B.S. HAUD). The major is intended for transfer students from other programs at Cornell University and from colleges and universities outside Cornell. The course of study in the major, available to students from a variety of academic backgrounds, offers the opportunity for a vigorous and interdisciplinary exploration of the history of architecture and urban development.

Honors Program

Students pursuing the B.S. HAUD may graduate with honors if, during the last two years of study in the program, they have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in all courses, have no grade lower than A- in all history of architecture courses taken at the 3000 level, and have completed an honors thesis (ARCH 4901) deemed to be of distinguished quality by the history of architecture faculty.