Program Description
- STEM designated program
The Master of Architecture Program is a first-professional graduate degree designed to prepare students for architectural practice and licensure through the development of critical and creative thinking, technological skills and experience, sustainability focused design knowledge of project management.
Through an innovative approach to interdisciplinary collaboration, students within the MArch program have the opportunity to take four general elective courses in a wide range of fields, gaining the experience and expertise needed to have high-impact careers. With this flexibility, each student has a highly customized course of study throughout the degree program.
Balancing current sustainable design practices along with architectural history and theory, the program culminates with an individually defined and executed final Master’s project. Students may choose one of three unique pathways for their final project: the capstone, the co-op or the thesis.
The curriculum can be completed in two to three academic years, depending on academic standing. Advanced standing is determined by the program director and is based on previous education and experience.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- Address social and cultural issues through informed design solutions that prioritize equity, sustainability and resilience.
- Research, analyze, and compare design propositions in a global environment
- Collaborate and connect with disciplines beyond the expertise of architecture
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate history and theory, sustainable practices, and technology throughout design projects.
- Demonstrate familiarity of diverse needs, values, traditions, abilities, and spatial patterns of different cultures and individuals
- Integrate professional practice with issues of public health, safety, and welfare
- Demonstrate an understanding of the structural, environmental, and other building systems that support a healthy and sustainable environment.
- Demonstrate familiarity with current research and best practices.
Curriculum: 2-3 year, 90 credits or fewer depending on advanced standing
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 611 | Design I | 4 |
| ARCH 602 | Visualization 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 632 | History 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 641 | Tech 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 612 | Design 2 | 4 |
| ARCH 622 | Visualization 2 | 3 |
| ARCH 642 | Tech 2 | 3 |
| ARCH 651 | Structures 1 | 3 |
| SDN 601 | Principles & Methods of Sustainable Design | 3 |
| Credits | 29 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ARCH 613 | Design 3 | 4 |
| ARCH 633 | Early Modern Architecture and Interiors 1750-1930 | 3 |
| ARCH 643 | Tech 3 | 3 |
| ARCH 652 | Structures 2 | 3 |
| ARCH 614 | Design 4 | 6 |
| ARCH 624 | Visualization 3 | 3 |
| ARCH 634 | Modern/Contemporary Architecture and Interiors | 3 |
| ARCH 644 | Tech 4 | 3 |
| Credits | 28 | |
| Third Year | ||
| ARCH 615 | Design 5 | 6 |
| ARCH 630 | Research Methods | 3 |
| ARCH 645 | Tech 5 | 3 |
| ARCH 616 | Design 6 | 6 |
| ARCH 661 | Professional Management | 3 |
| Required General Elective Credits | 12 | |
| Credits | 33 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |