The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma is the architecture unit of the University of Oklahoma in Norman. It offers over 30 undergraduate and graduate degrees in four divisions. In Spring 2023, it had an enrollment of 675 undergraduates and 197 graduates.^[1]

History

The college as it stands now was formed in 1970 as the College of Environmental Design. It was renamed the College of Architecture in 1984. Architecture was formally established at OU in 1926 as the School of Architecture under the College of Engineering. The Construction Science program began in 1978, and in 1982 the Interior Design and Landscape Architecture programs were incorporated into the college. In 1987, the Department of Regional and City Planning moved to the College of Architecture from the College of Arts and Sciences.^[2]

In 1943, renowned architect Bruce Goff was appointed chairman of the School of Architecture and served in that role until 1955.^[3]

In Norman, classes are held primarily in Gould Hall, built in 1950. In 2008, Gould Hall underwent a $33 million renovation and reopened in 2011, housing all divisions under one roof for the first time in the college's history.

Divisions

Architecture

Director of the Division of Architecture - Stephanie Pilat.

The Division of Architecture offers a Bachelor of Architecture, a five-year program that is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board and satisfies the requirement to partake in the Architectural Experience Program and eligibility to test in one of six divisions of the Architect Registration Exam. Also offered are postgraduate degrees such as a Master of Architecture, M.Arch via non-B.Arch, Master of Science in Architecture, M.S. in Sustainable architecture, etc.

Interior Design

Director of the Division of Interior Design - Elizabeth Pober.

The Division of Interior Design offers a Bachelor of Interior Design, a program accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. Other programs offered are an Interior Design minor, Master of Interior Design (First Professional), and a Master of Interior Design (Post Professional).

Construction Science

Director of the Haskell and Irene Lemon Division of Construction Science - Ben Bigelow.

The Division of Construction Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate Development, Minor in Construction Science, M.S. in Construction Management.

Planning, Landscape Architecture & Design

Interim Director of the Division of PLAD - John Harris.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, Master of Landscape Architecture, B.S. in Environmental Design & Landscape Architecture, Master of Regional + City Planning, B.S. in Environmental Design & Master of Regional + City Planning, and Master of Urban Design.