Master of Arts in Architecture
The post-professional M.A. in Architecture is a research-based academic program for students interested in the study of architecture from an academic and scholarly perspective. It requires 36 credit hours of course work, independent study, and research. It is awarded as part of a student’s progress towards the Ph.D.
Master of Arts in Architecture does not directly admit students to the program. Prospective students should review the admission guidelines to the Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture program.
M.A. degree is awarded as part of a student’s progress towards the Ph.D. To earn the M.A., students need to complete at least 36 credit hours of coursework. This includes 15 hours of foundation courses and 21 hours of plan of study courses, major (12 credit hours minimum) and minor (9 credit hours minimum) curricula developed by the student in concert with the major professor. courses leading to a Comprehensive Oral Exam, and a research thesis or a final project.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Coursework | ||
| ARCH 930 | Doctoral Seminar I | 1 |
| Advanced Methods Course (from outside the department, selected in consultation with advisor) | 3 | |
| ARCH 931 | Theories of Architectural Inquiry | 3 |
| ARCH 951 | Methods of Inquiry in Architectural Research | 3 |
| ARCH 958 | Research Practicum Preparation | 1 |
| ARCH 959 | Research Practicum | 4 |
| Plan of Study Coursework | ||
| Plan of study is developed by the student in concert with the major professor. | ||
| Major Coursework | 12 | |
| Minor Coursework | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
M.A. degree is awarded as part of a student’s progress towards the Ph.D. To earn the M.A., students need to complete at least 36 credit hours of coursework. This includes 15 hours of foundation courses and 21 hours of concentration courses leading to a Comprehensive Oral Exam, and a research thesis or a final project.
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ARCH 930 | 1 | ARCH 958 | 1 |
| ARCH 931 | 3 | Advanced Methods Course (outside Dept.) | 3 |
| ARCH 951 | 3 | Major Course 1 | 3 |
| Minor Course 1 | 3 | Minor Course 2 | 3 |
| 10 | 10 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ARCH 959 | 4 | Major Course 4 | 3 |
| Major Course 2 | 3 | Minor Course 3 | 3 |
| Major Course 3 | 3 | Comprehensive Exam | |
| 10 | 6 | ||
| Total Hours 36 | |||
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Enhance research and analytical skills, attitude with rigorous methods of inquiry and synthesis to conduct original research that advances and contributes to the body of knowledge.
- Develop an advanced understanding within a recognized knowledge category in the field of architecture and the ability to communicate knowledge in a clear and eloquent manner.
- Acquire advanced knowledge specific to their area(s) of inquiry and develop specific skills to conduct rigorous studies in the architecture domain and in specific areas of specialization, through comprehensive scholarly investigation and documentation.