University of Oklahoma College of Architecture
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The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma is the architecture unit of the University of Oklahoma in
Norman Norman or Normans may refer to: Ethnic and cultural identity * The Normans, a people partly descended from Norse Vikings who settled in the territory of Normandy in France in the 10th and 11th centuries ** People or things connected with the Norm ...
. In 2010, it had an enrollment of 430 undergraduates and 101
graduates Graduation is the awarding of a diploma to a student by an educational institution. It may also refer to the ceremony that is associated with it. The date of the graduation ceremony is often called graduation day. The graduation ceremony is a ...
. The college as it stands now was formed in 1970 as the College of Environmental Design. It was renamed the College of Architecture in 1984. Architecture was formally established at OU in 1926 under the
College of Engineering Engineering education is the activity of teaching knowledge and principles to the professional practice of engineering. It includes an initial education (bachelor's and/or master's degree), and any advanced education and specializations that ...
. In 1947, renowned architect Bruce Goff was appointed chairman of the School of Architecture. Currently, Hans E. Butzer serves as Dean. In Norman, classes are held primarily in the recently renovated Gould Hall.


Academic programs

The college grants degrees at the
Bachelor's A bachelor's degree (from Middle Latin ''baccalaureus'') or baccalaureate (from Modern Latin ''baccalaureatus'') is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six ye ...
, Master's levels. Architectural fields covered at the college include: * Architecture * Construction Science * Interior Design *
Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor areas, landmarks, and structures to achieve environmental, social-behavioural, or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic design and general engineering of various structures for constructio ...
* Regional and City Planning


External links


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