Academic Information
Your sample four year plan identifies the core courses required for all Housing Studies students. In addition, Housing Studies students must complete 20 additional credits in an area of concentration.
You should be aware that most of the DHA required courses for your major are offered fall term only or spring term only. Some DHA Housing Studies courses are only offered every other year. See your Academic Adviser to discuss your four year sample plan.
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Academic Advising
Wanda Loerch is the Academic Adviser for the Housing Studies major.
To schedule an advising appointment, please call 612-624-1717 or stop by 12 McNeal Hall
You are required to have an advising appointment with your CDes academic adviser prior to registering for fall 2010 classes in April.
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Study Away
We highly encourage students to consider spending a semester away in their junior year, or joining a shorter excursion during any summer, winter or spring break. The summer Internship in London or Internship in Sydney programs are popular options for Housing Studies students. Exposure to other cultures is a critical component of every Housing Studies student’s education. Students interested in a study away experience should work closely with their CDes Academic Adviser and the U of M Learning Abroad Center to learn about their options and outline their course of study. Careful program and course planning will help you stay on track for timely graduation.
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Student Groups and Professional Organizations
Consider joining a CDes or U of M student organization. Popular options for CDes students include:
- Housing Organization for University Students (HOUS)
- Green Light
- Students for a New Urbanism (SNU)
- U.S. Green Building Council Student Chapter (USGBC)
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