Master of Architecture (Two-Year Program)
The Program
Students accepted into this program are admitted as Master of Architecture degree candidates, but must complete any undergraduate design studio and professional and technical courses in which their background is deficient, in addition to the graduate course requirements. The academic and work background of each student entering the program in this category is thoroughly reviewed. Based on this review, a degree program will be individually tailored to fit the needs of the student. Students entering the program with professional experience might be allowed to skip certain classes, but the credits must be fulfilled with a program elective or by way of transferring credit for previously taken equivalents. If transfer credit is not applicable then the credits will have to be replaced by taking other courses offered by the school.
| Program of Studies |
|
Semester Hours |
Semester 1
|
| ARPL 601 |
Graduate Studio I |
6 |
| ARPL 636 |
Design Process and Methods |
3 |
| ARPL XXX |
Program Elective 1 |
3 |
| ARPL XXX |
Advanced Architectural Theory Elective |
3 |
Semester 2
|
| ARPL 602 |
Integrated Building Design Studio |
6 |
| ARPL 632 |
Integrated Studio Supplement |
3 |
| ARPL 742 |
Advanced Structures |
3 |
| ARPL XXX |
Program Elective 2 |
3 |
Semester 3
|
| ARPL 701 |
Graduate Studio III |
6 |
| ARPL XXX |
Program Elective 3 |
3 |
| ARPL XXX |
Program Elective 4 |
3 |
| ARPL 696A OR ARPL 696C |
Thesis Studio I/Independent Thesis I |
3 |
Semester 4
|
| ARPL 696B OR ARPL 696D |
Thesis Studio II/Independent Thesis II |
6 |
| ARPL 722 |
Professional Practice |
3 |
|
Free Elective (500+ Level) |
3 |
| ARPL XXX |
Program Elective 5 |
3 |
| Total Credits |
|
60 |
Students awarded advanced standing (1.5 year Program) must meet with the associate dean for graduate studies to develop their program of studies. Students with advanced standing must complete 45 semester credit hours in design, history/theory, technology, planning and professional practice.
Students must achieve at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in order to fulfill the requirements for the degree. Students may be allowed to repeat courses to improve their standing. In such cases, the highest grade earned in those courses will be considered in determining academic standing.
Since a C grade is passing but marginal at the graduate level, a grade of C in studio courses is not acceptable. Students who earn a C grade in a studio course must repeat the studio course.