Certificate in Building Science Building Science at USC recognizes that exemplary architecture requires a creative response to natural forces, based on informed good judgment in the areas of architectural technology. The Certificate in Building Science is intended as a supplementary credential for students enrolled in graduate course work in architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, urban planning or related disciplines, and also for practicing design and planning professionals with undergraduate or graduate degrees and related experience.

Core Requirements
Completion of the certificate program requires a minimum of 16 units. Students must take any three of the available four core courses: ARCH 611 Building Systems, ARCH 513 Advanced Structures, ARCH 515 Advanced Environmental Systems and ARCH 519 Sustainability in the Environment: Infrastructures, Urban Landscapes, and Buildings.  Other electives, as approved by the program director, may be used to complete program requirements.

Required Courses
Choose any three of the following six core courses:
ARCH 511 or ARCH 611 Building Systems (4 units)
ARCH 513L or ARCH 613L Advanced Structures (4 units)
ARCH 515L or ARCH 615L Advanced Environmental Systems (4 units)
Other electives, as approved by the Director (4 units)