Environmental Design is the professional practice of understanding and improving relationships among people, their built environments, and natural ecosystems (Environmental Design Research Association).
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design (EnD) at the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture provides students with the knowledge and skills to address critical issues in their communities. The Environmental Design program offers broad exposure to all the professional disciplines in Gibbs College, including Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Science, Regional & City Planning, and Landscape Architecture. This allows students to tailor their course of study, delving deeply into their own passions and career goals, while preparing them to work in a diverse, interdisciplinary field.
The Environmental Design Program emphasizes professional training and places a strong focus on experiential learning opportunities. These opportunities allow students to address real-world issues in Oklahoma communities. EnD courses feature professionals from the area as guest speakers and instructors. Course assignments help students develop professional communication skills and often simulate tasks that early-career professionals are expected to perform. Each semester, we offer opportunities for students to connect with professionals, gain insights, and build their personal professional networks.
Transfers are welcome! The flexibility embedded in the EnD curriculum makes it an excellent option for transfer students or those changing majors who want to avoid extending their time to complete their degree.
Environmental design students typically have interests in:
High school preparation could include art, science and math.
From revitalizing historic downtowns to imagining new neighborhoods, or helping a community improve local quality of life, environmental design students learn about problems that are worth solving to make places that matter for people. Environmental designers work in a variety of built and natural environmental professions:
OU’s environmental design program in College of Architecture maintains an international reputation and has graduates practicing all over the world. Alumni are eager and willing to help students make the leap from student to professional with internship and job opportunities. OU environmental design is known for its outstanding faculty, award winning students, tight knit community and high job outlook upon graduation. The innovation and interdisciplinary approach to solving design problems only fosters creativity and imagination in students while working within a professional curriculum.
Undergraduate EnD students can take advantage of several accelerated master’s degree programs. You can earn graduate credit while still an undergraduate student—save time, save money, gain immediate entry to great careers! These programs typically cut at least one year off the time it takes to complete the following:
Our graduates with these credentials are in high demand with excellent job placement.
Environmental Design courses include:
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Design - Gibbs College of Architecture
John Harris - Director
Email: johncharris@ou.edu
Website: https://architecture.ou.edu/environmental/
