Architecture (M.Arch.)
Master of Architecture. Major in Architecture
Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and the Architecture program. 36 of the 45 credits required for this degree must be at the 5000-level architecture courses, including the following courses: ARCH 5100 (3 credits), ARCH 5530 (6 credits), ARCH 5540 (6 credits), ARCH 5560 (6 credits), ARCH 5680 (3 credits), ARCH 5750 (3 credits), and 9 credits of 5000-level architecture electives. The remaining nine credits required to complete this degree may be 4000- or 5000-level architecture courses or 3000- or 4000-level courses in supporting areas.
Equivalents must be approved by the graduate program coordinator. Graduate students without an undergraduate architecture degree may also earn an accredited M.Arch. degree. Those students are placed in the program according to their academic qualifications, and depending on the background of the applicant, up to six years of study may be required to complete the degree requirements. Master of Architecture degree requirements are listed below.
Required courses include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 5100 | Graduate Project Seminar | 3 |
| ARCH 5530 | Integrated Architectural Design | 6 |
| ARCH 5540 | Architectural Design: Vertical Studio | 6 |
| ARCH 5560 | Graduate Project | 6 |
| ARCH 5680 | Technical Integration in Design | 3 |
| ARCH 5750 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| Graduate Architecture Electives: | 9 | |
ARCH courses from 5000-5999 | ||
| Supporting Architecture Elective Courses: | 9 | |
ARCH courses from 4000-5999 or outside program courses from 3000-5999 | ||
| Total Hours | 45 | |
- Students completing the graduate project seminar will demonstrate the ability to apply architectural theory to their design research and process and will be able clearly explain the theoretical basis or bases of their design solutions.
- Students completing the graduate project studio will demonstrate advanced graphic communication skills, including architectural drawings, analytical diagrams, information graphics, and physical and digital models.
- Students completing the comprehensive studio will demonstrate effective design synthesis skills, including the integration of material, structural, environmental control, and other building systems.
- Students completing the professional practice course will demonstrate a thorough understanding of ethical standards, civic outreach, legal issues, and economic issues as they relate to the profession.
- Students completing the Graduate Project Seminar will demonstrate advanced skills for research and critical thinking as it informs design problem analysis and definition.