Program of Studies and Coursework at Milwaukee
A typical program of studies includes core courses, methods courses, and enrichment courses that fulfill the major field requirements, one or two minor field requirements, the optional language requirement, and an intermediate research project (IRP). The first year is seen as an integration year where students work with an assigned advisor to explore the various avenues of inquiry available to them in both campuses. The second year is the specialization year when students choose a doctoral committee and a major advisor to finalize their requirements for the minor and major areas of specialization. During this year, students outline the theoretical and substantive content of their area of specialization and research focus.
Details are available at the UWM SARUP Doctoral Program website.
Details are available at the UWM SARUP Doctoral Program website.
Glossary of terms
Core courses: Among the core courses taken by students enrolled in the Architecture doctoral program at UWM (see doctoral program link above) is the Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures core course. Called Methods in Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures (or more commonly, simply “the common course”) this class is taken by students from both the Milwaukee and Madison campuses.
Methods courses: Students in the Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures track are expected to take one fieldwork related course, often the BLC Summer Field School. A list of fieldwork courses is available in the Courses section of the website. Methods courses are also available in other departments and should be considered in consultation with the student’s committee or advisor.
Major area of concentration: Students establish a major area of concentration of at least 9 credits within their plan of studies.
Minor area: In addition to a major area of concentration students develop one or more minor areas of study, each based on at least 9 credits.
Intermediate Research Project, 3 credits: Students must complete an IRP before advancing to candidacy or dissertator status. The topic and research method is developed by the student and approved by the major advisor. The project is typically completed by the end of the second year through an independent study course of 3 credits.
Language Requirements: All students are encouraged to have a high-level reading proficiency in one foreign language, to be determined with the student’s advisor. This requirement can be waived if so decided by major advisor. Proficiency in additional languages may be required by the advisor.
Core courses: Among the core courses taken by students enrolled in the Architecture doctoral program at UWM (see doctoral program link above) is the Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures core course. Called Methods in Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures (or more commonly, simply “the common course”) this class is taken by students from both the Milwaukee and Madison campuses.
Methods courses: Students in the Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures track are expected to take one fieldwork related course, often the BLC Summer Field School. A list of fieldwork courses is available in the Courses section of the website. Methods courses are also available in other departments and should be considered in consultation with the student’s committee or advisor.
Major area of concentration: Students establish a major area of concentration of at least 9 credits within their plan of studies.
Minor area: In addition to a major area of concentration students develop one or more minor areas of study, each based on at least 9 credits.
Intermediate Research Project, 3 credits: Students must complete an IRP before advancing to candidacy or dissertator status. The topic and research method is developed by the student and approved by the major advisor. The project is typically completed by the end of the second year through an independent study course of 3 credits.
Language Requirements: All students are encouraged to have a high-level reading proficiency in one foreign language, to be determined with the student’s advisor. This requirement can be waived if so decided by major advisor. Proficiency in additional languages may be required by the advisor.
