Taubman College launches new Architecture Minor

University of Michigan undergraduate students interested in exploring the built environment now have the opportunity to specialize through a minor in architecture. The 15-credit Architecture Minor was launched for the winter 2026 semester as part of Taubman College’s efforts to expand its academic offerings.

The minor is currently available to students in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, the Stamps School of Art and Design, the Ross School of Business, and to urban technology majors. 

The program emphasizes three pillars: environment, culture, and economy. Students who enroll in the minor can tailor it to their interests through recommended concentrations in architectural humanities, design studies, or environmental sustainability, or by selecting courses from across these. In addition to expanding spatial literacy for non-architects, the minor also helps the college broaden access to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

“Over the past few years, we have scaled up undergraduate education to serve our public mission, expand access to our fields, and respond to growing student interest,” Dean John Massey said.

There are no prerequisites for the minor, and the only required course is ARCH 212 Understanding Architecture: An Introduction to Architecture for Non-Majors.

For more information or to declare, visit the Architecture Minor page.

— Joshua Nicholson