Hobart College

The Architectural Studies major at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and shaping the built environment. The program integrates art, design, theory, and history, fostering critical analysis, visual communication, creative problem-solving, and collaborative learning skills crucial for addressing 21st-century challenges. It prepares graduates for diverse career paths in architecture, landscape architecture, industrial design, urban design, interior design, and historic preservation. Students are encouraged to complement their design education with minors or double majors in fields like Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, Art History, Philosophy, and Studio Art. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, with opportunities for study abroad, internships, and engagement with on-campus centers for research and action. The program is designed to equip students for advanced graduate-level education in various design disciplines, promoting an understanding of design's role in addressing issues of climate change, social justice, and equitable spaces.