For MArch students entering GSAPP in or after Fall 2019

Four courses: 12 pts

The M.Arch. history/theory curriculum aims to introduce students to a range of subjects broadly distributed in both space (geography) and time (chronology), while offering the opportunity to study at least one area in depth. Overall, the curriculum asks students to think and work across categorical East-West and North-South distinctions and the asymmetries these often reproduce. Similarly, while the year 1800 roughly marks the beginning of worldwide industrialization, the curriculum asks students to consider both continuity and change across this threshold.

As a matter of convention, all relevant course offerings will be given chronological and geographical coordinates: pre-1800, post-1800; North or West (N/W), South or East (S/E). Note that these may not describe the entire scope of a particular course, only its emphasis. Some courses may cover multiple areas and will be designated accordingly. Each of the four courses must be chosen from a different category, as follows:

1. Pre-1800 (either N/W, S/E, or both)
2. Post-1800; N/W
3. Post-1800; S/E
4. Open History/Theory Elective (Pre- or Post-1800; N/W, S/E, or both)

Students are expected to combine breadth in those fields they have not previously studied with in-depth seminars in at least one of these categories. Each term course schedule will identify those courses fulfilling the distribution requirements.

If a student has previously taken a similar graduate-level course or two advanced undergraduate-level courses in the same area, he or she may petition the Director of History and Theory to waive one requirement.

For MArch students who entered GSAPP in Fall 2018 or earlier

Four courses : 12 pts

Students must complete four courses (3 pts each for a total of 12 pts).

Of those four courses, one course must be Pre-1750 and one course must be Non-Western, unless waivers are granted.

The remaining two courses must be chosen from two of the following three categories (students may not take two courses in the same category toward the requirement):

1. Modern: 1750 to the Present
   
2. Urban Society
   
3. American

Students are expected to combine breadth in those fields they have not previously studied with in-depth seminars in at least one of these categories. Each term course schedule will identify those courses fulfilling the distribution requirements.

If a student has had a similar class or classes, he or she may petition the professor of the class to waive the requirement.