Environmental Design (BA/BS)

The College of Design at the University of Oregon provides undergraduate students with a design school experience supported by the resources and benefits of a large research university.

The Environmental Design program is a multidisciplinary BA/BS focusing on visual and spatial design skills applied to the context of environmental sustainability. This degree combines coursework from landscape architecture; architecture, interior architecture, planning, public policy, art, product design, and historic preservation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Critical Thinking: Competency in understanding and deploying analytical tools used in the practice of Environmental Design; Critically analyze the complex interrelationships that exist between people and the environment; Adapt and apply an understanding of environmental design to address new global challenges, like climate change, urbanization, and transnational migration
• Content Knowledge: Understand the range of design and building solutions to environmental problems and changing climate; -Describe, explain, and apply basic knowledge of a professional concentration area that maps onto a real-world career objective.
• Communication: demonstrate effective communication using graphic and language tools related to track; Use knowledge and skills to develop and advocate for informed, appropriate action to solve complex problems in the built and natural environment

Environmental Design Major Requirements

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Courses must be passed with a letter grade of at least C- or P* where pass/ no pass is the only grading option for the course.

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Courses must be taken for a letter grade of C- or better or mark of Pass (P/P*).

Environmental Design Careers (ENVD 201) is prerequisite for concentration declaration. 

Landscape Design Concentration

Urban Sustainability Concentration

Resilience and Advocacy Concentration

Sustainable Built Environments Concentration

Design Technology Concentration

Four-Year Degree Plan

The degree plan shown is only a sample of how students may complete their degrees in four years. There are alternative ways. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best path for them.

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Design