Academic Schedule for MAUD and MLAUD

First Term

GSD 1221 Elements of Urban Design - Core Studio (8 units)
GSD 5210 Cities by Design I (4 units)
GSD 9630 Proseminar: Defining Urban Design (4 units)
Courses in required subject areas and/or electives (4 units)

Second Term

GSD 1500 Urban Planning and Design Studio Option (8 units)
GSD 5211 Cities by Design II (4 units)
Courses in required subject areas and /or electives* (8 units)

Third Term

Studio Option (8 units)**
Courses in required subject areas and/or electives* (12 units) (Thesis track includes GSD 9204: Preparation of Thesis Proposal (4 units)***

-OR-

Five courses satisfying required subject areas and/or electives (20 units)** (Thesis track includes GSD 9204: Preparation of Thesis Proposal (4 units)***

Fourth Term

Studio Option** -OR- GSD 9302 Independent Thesis (8 units)
Courses in required subject areas and/or electives* (12 units)

-OR-

Five courses satisfying required subject areas and/or electives (20 units)

*Distribution Requirements: Students must take a total of three courses in the two subject areas: Models of Development and Urban Systems and Form. At least one course must be taken in each category.

** MAUD candidates may petition out of up to one studio option in the second year.

*** Candidates pursuing a thesis must complete the Preparation of Design Thesis Proposal course in the fall, or petition for an alternative.