Frequently Asked Questions
How is The Principles and Practice of New Urbanism taught?
What supplementary materials are needed for the course?
Is the course open for registration at any time?
How much time will the course take?
Is the course eligible for university credit?
Is the course eligible for AIA/AICP credit?
What is the cost of taking the course and exam?
Do I have to take the course in order to take the exam?
How do I register for the course?
How is The Principles and Practice of New Urbanism taught?
It is a self-paced, online course. Because it is self-paced, each student can complete the coursework when it is convenient for their schedule – there are no set times when you must be online. The course is taught using
Moodle Learning System.
Who developed the course?
The course was developed by professors at the University of Miami School of Architecture, a world-leader in New Urbanism, based on years of classroom experience that has been adapted for online learning.
Please visit the Contributors page to
see a list of everyone who participated in the development of this
course.
What is the course structure?
The course consists of ten instructional units that students complete on their own time, within a 90-day period of registering for the course. Each unit includes required and supplementary readings in addition to the online content. There is an online exam that students take upon completion of the units. Students who complete the course and pass the exam receive a certificate from the University of Miami School of Architecture.
What supplementary materials are needed for the course?
Three books are required:
- Charter of the New Urbanism, Michael Leccese and Kathleen McCormick, eds.
(New York: McGraw-Hill, 2000). This book is out of print, but can be downloaded as a pdf from the Congress for the New Urbanism store. Price is free for CNU members. Buy now from the CNU. - New Urbanism: Best Practices Guide, 4th Edition, by Robert Steuteville, Philip Langdon, et. al. (Ithaca, NY: New Urban Publications, 2009). Buy now from New Urban News at a a special rate of $59 plus shipping for NU Online students, please send them the order form, along with the email confirmation you received from us.
- Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream
by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Jeff Speck (New York: North Point Press, a division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2000) Buy now from Amazon.com.
Is the course open for registration at any time?
No, there are specific times when students can enroll and take the course.
Upcoming dates are:
2010-A Session:
Subject to change
Registration: December
1, 2009 - January 14, 2010
Course begins: January 19, 2010
Exam access begins: March 22, 2010
Course and exam access concludes: April 26, 2010
2010-B Session:
Subject to change
Registration: March 23
- May 6, 2010
Course begins: May 11, 2010
Exam access begins: July 12, 2010
Course and exam access concludes: August 16, 2010
2010-C Session:
Subject to change
Registration: July 13
- August 26, 2010
Course begins: August 31, 2010
Exam access begins: November 1, 2010
Course and exam access concludes: December 6, 2010
How much time will the course take?
We estimate that the course will take approximately 55 hours to complete, including supplementary readings, although this will of course vary by student.
Who can take the course?
Anyone who is interested in learning about New Urbanism. Note that the course helps with preparation for the
Congress for the New Urbanism Accreditation Exam from the Congress for the New Urbanism and can contribute towards earning a credit in the LEED for Neighborhood Development Pilot Rating System.
Is the course eligible for university credit?
Although the course is developed by University of Miami School of Architecture professors, it is not currently available for credit. However, students who complete the course successfully will receive a certificate from the University of Miami School of Architecture.
Is the course eligible for AIA and/or AICP credit?
At this time, the course is not eligible for AIA or AICP credit. However, our new partners, New Urbanist Media, have offered our students a discount on AIA credits. Upon completion of these videos we recommend that you take advantage of the opportunity to receive AIA Learning Units, available at a 25% discounted rate for these video courses. Participating in this program gives you the opportunity to receive, 8+ AIA continuing Ed credits through the viewing and quiz of their mini-courses. To learn more about how to receive AIA Learning Units, please visit the New Urbanist Media website.
What is the cost of taking the course and exam?
Three payment options are described below:
| Type | Cost | The cost includes: | Registration: |
| Course Only | $300 | 90-days of access to the course, one-month access to the final
exam. Certificate of Completion from the University of Miami |
Course Registration |
| CNU-A Exam Only | $225 | 30-days of access to the exam. CNU Accredited status if all requirements are met (more information about accreditation requirements are available in the CNU Accreditation Candidate Guide) |
Exam Registration |
| Course & CNU-A Exam | $525 | 90-days of access to the course, 30-access access to the
exam. Certificate of Completion from the University of Miami CNU Accredited status if all requirements are met (more information about accreditation requirements are available in the CNU Accreditation Candidate Guide) |
Registration for the course and exam must be done separately. |
Do I have to take the course in order to take the exam?
No, you can take the exam for Congress for the New Urbanism
Accreditation Exam, without taking the course, for $225. Click here
for more information and to register.
How do I register for the course?
Registration for the course is completed online, through the
Registration section of this website.
Registration for the exam is completed through the CNU website, http://www.cnu.org/accreditation.
I have additional questions.
Contact us at nuonline@arc.miami.edu or 305.284.4420.
