Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

Degree Requirements

Prerequisites for admission to the three-year program are college physics, calculus. An introduction to architectural history is recommended. Applicants who hold a pre-professional degree in architecture (from a school with a NAAB program, or equivalent) may be admitted with advanced standing and may be able to graduate in two years. Click on "How to Apply" in the menu on the right for details on the application process.

Core Requirements

Students who enter the three year program will be required to satisfactorily complete a 78 credit core sequence in three areas: Studio, Technical, and History and Theory. Students who enter into the two-year program will satisfactorily complete the three-area core of 48 credits. All graduates must also complete a Professional/Off Campus semester and a 9 credit Master’s Project.

Sample Curriculum

M.ARCH. 3 YEAR PROGRAM		Core Courses	Concentration

YEAR 1 \| FALL
ARCH-DES 500	G1 Studio	6
ARCH-DES 520	Building Physics 1	3
ARCH-DES 550	Tectonics 1	3
ARCH-DES 440	Analysis and Representation 1	3

YEAR 1 \| SPRING
ARCH-DES 501	G2 Studio	6
ARCH-DES 441	Analysis and Representation 2	3
ARCH-DES 532	20th C. Architecture	3
	Concentration		3

YEAR 2 \| FALL
ARCH-DES 600	G3 Studio	6
ARCH-DES 650	Tectonics 2	3
ARCH-DES 630	Philosophy of Arch + Design	3
ARCH-DES 620	Building Physics 2	3

YEAR 2 \| SPRING
ARCH-DES 601	G4 Studio (or Practicum ARCH-DES 602)	6
ARCH-DES 660	Business of Building	3
	Concentration		3
	Concentration		3

YEAR 3 \| FALL
ARCH-DES 603	G5 Studio	6
ARCH-DES 690T	Tectonics 3	3
ARCH-DES 670	Research Forum	3
ARCH-DES 690P	Building Physics 3	3

YEAR 3 \| SPRING
ARCH-DES 699	Masters Project	9
ARCH-DES 680	Integration	3

TOTAL CREDITS:		78	9

PREREQUISITES: Bachelors degree [any subject]; college level physics and calculus; proficiency in visual arts as demonstrated by portfolio; architecture history [recommended]

COURSE NUMBERS: Course numbers, titles, and credit hours are subject to change

UPDATED: 2006-05

M.ARCH. 2 YEAR PROGRAM		Core Courses	Concentration

YEAR 1 \| FALL
ARCH-DES 600	G3 Studio	6
ARCH-DES 650	Tectonics 2	3
ARCH-DES 630	Philosophy of Arch + Design	3
ARCH-DES 620	Building Physics 2	3

YEAR 1 \| SPRING
ARCH-DES 601	G4 Studio (or Practicum ARCH-DES 602)	6
ARCH-DES 660	Business of Building	3
	Concentration		3
	Concentration		3

YEAR 2 \| FALL
ARCH-DES 603	G5 Studio	6
ARCH-DES 690T	Tectonics 3	3
ARCH-DES 670	Research Forum	3
ARCH-DES 690P	Building Physics 3	3

YEAR 2 \| SPRING
ARCH-DES 699	Masters Project	9
ARCH-DES 680	Integration	3

TOTAL CREDITS:		48	9

PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 4 year pre-professional bachelors degree in architecture in a school with a NAAB program [or similar]. Portfolio must be submitted. Additional coursework may be required depending on correlation of undergraduate program to UMass BFA-Design

COURSE NUMBERS: Course numbers, titles, and credit hours are subject to change

UPDATED: 2006-05

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