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Oct 15, 2024
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2020-2021 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Architecture MArch (3 1/2 Year Track)
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The 3½-year professional degree program is designed for students who have previously earned an undergraduate degree in an unrelated area of study. Under this program, the student spends the first 2½ years completing undergraduate prerequisite architectural core courses. The final year is similar to the final year of the Master of Architecture 5½-year degree which results in the accredited professional degree. Please see the Academic Calendar for application deadlines.
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Electives
A minimum of 14 credits of electives must be selected from ARCH, BSCM and INT courses.
Maintaining Academic Standing
- No grade lower than C (2.00) in any course in the graduate portion of the program.
- A student whose cumulative graduate GPA falls below 3.0 in any given term is placed on academic probation. A student is normally disqualified if they do not increase their graduate GPA to 3.0 during the academic term of probation.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to receive the Master of Architecture degree.
Admission Requirements
Application must be made online to the School of Graduate Studies & Research. In addition to meeting the application requirements of the School of Graduate Studies & Research, applicants should:
- Hold an undergraduate degree.
- Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Submit an online application.
- Submit a portfolio of work (this work need not be architectural in nature, it may include writing samples, drawings, photography, etc.) Original work will not be accepted.
- The following prerequisite courses may be required at the discretion of the Admissions Committee:
- Upon acceptance, graduate standards of scholarship apply to all coursework.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, students should be able to:
- Build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on the study and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental contexts.
- Use a diverse range of skills to think about and convey architectural ideas, including writing, investigating, speaking, drawing, and modeling.
- Comprehend the technical aspects of design, systems, and materials, and be able to apply that comprehension to architectural solutions.
- Synthesize a wide range of variables into an integrated design solution.
- Understand business principles for the practice of architecture, including management, advocacy, and the need to act legally, ethically, and critically for the good of the client, society, and the public.
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