M.Arch. 108 Credit Hour Core Curriculum
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Degree normally requires 108 credit hours of coursework for students with baccalaureate degrees in non-architectural subjects. In order to complete the major in a timely manner, students must complete 15-17 credit hours per semester. Students with undergraduate degrees in architecture or related fields may receive waivers for some required courses for which a grade of B or better was earned.
Students who do not hold any professional degree need to complete the Pre-Architecture curriculum before beginning the 108 credit hour M.Arch. program.
Example 4-Year Curriculum:
Year 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC 5361 Core Design I *** | 9 |
| ARC 5470 Intro to Technology | 3 |
| ARC 5731 Architectural History I | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC 5262 Core Design II | 9 |
| ARC 5467 Materials and Methods of Construction | 3 |
| ARC 5732 Architectural History II | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC Elective 1 | 3 |
Year 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC 5363 Core Design III | 6 |
| ARC 5256 Design Theory | 3 |
| ARC 5587 Structures I | 3 |
| ARC Elective 2 | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC 5364 Advanced Design A *** | 6 |
| ARC 5689 Environmental Technology | 3 |
| ARC 5588 Structures II | 3 |
| ARC Elective 3 | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Study Abroad Studio | 6 |
Year 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC 5365 Advanced Design B | 6 |
| ARC 6481 Design Development | 3 |
| ARC 6398 Intro to Community and Urban Design | 3 |
| ARC Elective 4 | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC 5366 Advanced Design C | 6 |
| ARC 6936 Research Methods in Architecture | 2 |
| ARC Elective 5 | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Design Studio | 6 |
Year 4
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC 6974 Master's Planning Project | 2 |
| ARC 6287 Professional Practice I | 3 |
| ARC 6367 Advanced Design D | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARC 6976 Master's Project II | 5 |
| ARC 6288 Professional Practice II | 3 |
*** Advising and Portfolio Review is required prior to enrollment to this course
- Students must complete 15 credit hours of electives.
- Up to four graduate-level courses may be waived if the student earned an "A" or "B" grade in an equivalent course, Architectural History I or II, Structures I and Design Theory.
- Course offerings for summer semesters: Electives, Design Development, Research Methods, and Study Abroad Studios for either Advanced Design A or C.
- Please see Pre-requisite Requirement for course pre-requisites.
Apply for Admission
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Admission Requirements
Students preparing to complete the Pre-Architecture program can then apply for admission into the Master of Architecture program. Read this page to get your application materials ready.
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