Welcome to the School of Architecture Graduate Program information pages

The School of Architecture offers two programs leading to a Master of Architecture degree and one leading to a Master of Science in Architectureal Studies degree.

Master of Architecture. This is a two year professional degree program for students holding a four-year Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BS in AS), or a similar degree in architecture. To earn this degree, students must complete a total of 62 hours of graduate credit.
Master of Architecture (Limited Standing). This is a program of variable length, but normally four years, for students holding a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field other than architecture. Upon completion of undergraduate courses as prerequisites, which normally takes two years, students pursue the two-year M. Arch professional degree program. To earn this degree, students may have to complete 65 hours of undergraduate credit (depending upon the undergraduate degree courses previously taken) and 54 hours of graduate credit.
Master of Science in Architectural Studies (MS in AS). This is a one-year post-professional degree program for students holding a professional degree (B. Arch, M. Arch, or D. Arch) in architecture. This degree is not accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB). This program is for students interested in conducting research in the field of architecture. To earn this degree, students must take a total of 32 hours of graduate credit. MS in AS students are not required to take a design studio. Priority for entry into graduate design studios will be given to M. Arch students who are required to take four graduate design studios. Therefore, MS in AS students may not be able to take a design studio if enrollment is closed.

The Master of Architectures lead to a professional M. Arch degree accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB). Available areas of focus include Design, Structures and History & Preservation Options. All M. Arch programs follow a common professional core of courses. All of our Master of Architecture programs are an open curriculum, that is, you may elect to take all courses on the Option’s list of recommended electives, or you may select electives from any of the School’s sub-disciplines. You may also take electives in Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, or in subjects in other disciplines.

The School of Architecture, together with the graduate programs of business administration, computer science, urban and regional planning and civil engineering, offers graduate programs leading to the following joint degrees: Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration, Master of Architecture and Master of Computer Science, Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Planning, and Master of Architecture and Master of Civil Engineering (Construction Management or Structures).

The School of Architecture, together with the Department of Landscape Architecture, offers graduate program leading the Doctor of Philosophy degree.