Master of Architecture 2+

M.Arch 2+ Overview

Overview

The M.Arch 2+ brings together students with diverse backgrounds to explore and grapple with the complexities of the environment and innovate through the design process. Students develop an individualized curriculum in consultation with their advisor, resulting in a program that varies in length from two-and-a-half to four years. Upon completion of requisite background coursework, M. Arch 2+ students follow the M. Arch program of study. And like the M.Arch, students in the M.Arch 2+ sequence may earn a concentration in one of the School’s Program Areas.

To earn this degree, students need to complete up to 68 hours of undergraduate credit (depending upon undergraduate courses previously taken) and 54 hours of graduate credit.

STEM Classification and OPT Employment

Our M.Arch 2+ degree is STEM-classified. International students with an F-1 visa are eligible to remain in the US for OPT (Optional Practical Training) employment for up to three years and two months after graduation, and those granted an H-1b visa can stay an additional six years (for a total of 9 years).

Course Requirements

Introductory Courses

Depending on the student’s previous educational background and coursework, these courses can be articulated and waived from the student’s curricular requirements.

• ARCH 210: Intro to History of World Architecture (Fall – 3 hours)
• ARCH 231: Anatomy of Buildings (Fall – 4 hours)
• ARCH 232: Structural Fundamentals (Spring – 4 hours)
• ARCH 433: Design of Steel and Concrete Structures (Fall -4 hours)
• ARCH 434: Environmental Control Systems (Fall – 5 hours)