Master of Architecture (2-year and 3+ programs)

Program Requirements

The graduate program is characterized by choice and flexibility. The student assembles a program tailored to his/her individual interests. The curriculum is composed of nine academic areas in which courses are offered in a session (7-week) or semester (15-week) format. The student selects from course areas to meet required semester hours. Extra work in an academic area is applied as an elective. Please note the following guidelines for structuring a program:

1. Required courses must be taken in all of the academic areas to fulfill the requirements for graduation, including studio, communications, structures, technology, history, theory, professional practice, electives, and master's project.

2. A semester of studio must be included in the first fall semester of the program.

3. All four session courses from the Professional Practice academic area are required and are co-requisite with the Final Studio course.

4. Final Studio is a one-semester course and must be completed during the final semester of the program.

5. Students must complete the equivalent of three semester courses per semester in order to demonstrate progress towards graduation. (Two session courses equal one semester course.) Progress at less than this rate without prior written permission of the dean will result in dismissal from the program.

Studio Courses

Graduate studios are divided into sections, each of which offers a different topic. Students attend a meeting at the beginning of each semester to learn about studio topics, and then indicate a first, second and third studio preference. Assignments for studios are based on preferences and faculty assessment. Assignments are posted the following day. Students may register for studio when assignments are completed.

Academic Area Requirements

Master of Architecture Electives Guidelines

Final Studio Guidelines