Program Description
Combined with courses required by the BS Architectural Studies that fulfill Master of Architecture requirements, this Accelerated Dual Degree allows BS Architectural Studies students to achieve advanced standing per the requirements of the Master of Architecture Program and grants them admission into the first semester of the second year of the Master of Architecture upon completion of the undergraduate degree. Students complete the 90-credit Master of Architecture program with just an additional 46 credits. The 4+2 BS Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture Dual Degree also allows students the option to participate in the Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL), offered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Individuals who elect this program qualify to take the
Architecture Registration Exam (ARE) while still a student, leading to an accelerated pathway to licensure for those seeking to become registered architects.