Certificate in Architectural Acoustics

The Certificate in Architectural Acoustics will be earned primarily by architecture and architectural engineering students who seek to further develop knowledge of room acoustics, architectural noise control, mechanical and electrical system noise control, and electro-acoustic systems.

Total Credit Hours for Completion: 12

To receive the Graduate Level Certificate in Architectural Acoustics students must complete 12 hours from the courses listed below, including either ARCH: 720 or ARCH: 721 or ARCE: 620.

• ARCH 720: Architectural Acoustics (3 credit hours)
• ARCE 620: Architectural Acoustics (3 credit hours)
• ARCH 721: Electro-Acoustic Systems (3 credit hours)
• ARCH 600: Acoustic and Theatrical Design Considerations for Performance Facilities (3 credit hours)
• ARCH 608: Architectural Design (6 credit hours) participation in studio or providing assistance to studio students designing a venue where architectural acoustics is important
• ARCH 700: Directed Readings (3 credit hours): Acoustic-focused independent study

To receive the Undergraduate Level Certificate in Architectural Acoustics students must complete 12 hours from the courses listed below, including either ARCH 520/ARCH 720 or ARCH 521/ARCH 721 or ARCE 620.
 

• ARCH 520: Architectural Acoustics
• ARCH 521: Electro-Acoustical Systems
• ARCH 629: Acoustic Studio
• ARCH 600: Special Topics in Architecture: _____ (Acoustic & Theatrical Design Considerations for Performance Facilities)
• ARCH 530: Environmental Systems I
• ARCH 531: Environmental Systems II
• ARCH 608: Urban Dwelling (Acoustics Focus)
• ARCH 720: Architectural Acoustics
• ARCH 721: Electro-Acoustical Systems
• ARCE 620: Architectural Acoustics

For further information, please contact: Jason Pittman, pittman.jason.k@ku.edu