Master of Architecture - School of Architecture - The University of Texas at Arlington
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Master of Architecture - School of Architecture - The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Architecture
The Master of Architecture degree program educates students toward ultimate leadership positions within the profession of architecture.
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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
The Master of Architecture is an
NAAB-accredited
professional degree offered only at the graduate level. Below is the language from the National Architectural Accrediting Board explaining accreditation policy. Each student's prior record of study determines where, in a progression from introductory to advanced work, the program is entered. There are three distinct programs of study, which provide options to graduate students with different backgrounds and needs.
The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture offers the following Master of Architecture degree programs:
•
•
Path A
(104 credit hours; requires a 4-year bachelors degree)
•
Path B
(57 credit hours; requires a 4-year pre-professional degree in architecture)
•
Path C
(33 credit hours; requires a professional degree in architecture)
Three Program Paths
Path A
Degree
: Professional degree in Architecture
Credit Hours
: 104 credits hours, recommended path 3.5 years
Requirements
: Any 4-year bachelor degree
Path A is for applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree, but do not meet the minimum requirements of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
A minimum of 104 credit hours in architectural design, theory, and practice is required of Path A candidates for the professional degree in architecture (M.Arch). Due to the rigor of the program (not unlike any other professional school-law or medicine), students entering this program are advised to discontinue outside employment.
Advancement in Professional Degree Program Path A is predicated upon successful and timely completion of required coursework, as well as an annual review of the student’s portfolio of design work by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Architecture Program.
In addition to completing an introductory curriculum beginning in the fall of the first semester of enrollment, students must also complete the Path B core curriculum of 39 credit hours. The core curriculum of this course of study is ARCH 5325, 5326, 5329, 5331, and 24 hours of advanced studio. Students approved by the Committee on Graduate Studies to substitute a design thesis for the last semester of the required studio sequence will also take ARCH 5363 prior to enrollment in ARCH 5693.
Advanced Standing
Students completing UT Arlington's four-year professional undergraduate interior design degree may apply for advanced standing in the Path A Program.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5301
Introduction to Architecture and Interior Design
ARCH 5303
History of Architecture and Interior Design I
ARCH 5342
Architectural Graphics I
ARCH 5591
Design Studio I
Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5304
History of Architecture and Interior Design II
ARCH 5343
Architectural Graphics II
ARCH 5364
Site Design
ARCH 5592
Design Studio II
Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5323
Construction Materials and Methods
ARCH 5325
Environmental Control Systems I
ARCH 5357
Building Information Modeling and Visualization
ARCH 5593
Design Studio III
Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5324
Structures I
ARCH 5326
Environmental Control Systems II
ARCH 5594
Design Studio IV
ARCH 53xx
History/Theory Elective
Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs
Note: Start Path-B Course Sequence
Second Year (continued)
Summer Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
Total Credit Hours: 9 hrs
Third Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5327
Structures II
ARCH 5336
Programming and Site Design II
ARCH 5671
Integrative Design Studio I
ARCH 53xx
Technical/Practical Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Third Year
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5328
Structures III
ARCH 5333
Construction II
ARCH 5672
Integrative Design Studio II
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Third Year
Summer Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5331
Professional Practice
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
Total Credit Hours: 9 hrs
Path B
Degree
: Professional degree in Architecture
Credit Hours
: 57 credits hours, recommended path 2 years
Requirements
: 4-year bachelor degree in Architecture
Path B is for applicants who hold a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 57 credit hours is required for the Path B program.
The core curriculum for this course of study is ARCH 5325, 5326, 5329, 5333, 18 hours of advanced studio.
Advanced Standing
Students with a five-year professional undergraduate architecture degree who are desiring a second professional degree may apply for advanced standing in the Path B Program.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5325
Environmental Control Systems I
ARCH 5327
Structures II
A
RCH 5357
Building Information Modeling and Visualization
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5326
Environmental Control Systems II
ARCH 5328
Structures I
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx
Technical/Practical Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5336
Programming & Site Design II
ARCH 5671
Integrative Design Studio I
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx
History/Theory Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5331
Professional Practice
ARCH 5333
Construction II
ARCH 5672
Integrative Design Studio II
Total Credit Hours: 12 hrs
Path C
Degree
: Non-professional degree in Architecture
Credit Hours
: 33 credits hours, recommended path 1 year
Requirements
: 5-year professional bachelor degree in Architecture
Path C is for applicants who hold a five-year professional degree in architecture (B.Arch) or a four-year degree in architecture and acceptable professional experience including registration.
Thirty credit hours are required of student a in Path C with thesis while 33 hours will be required of students with design thesis or advanced studio options.
A minimum of 18 hours is required in architectural program courses including six hours of history/theory as well as thesis, independent study, or advanced studio. Students are also required to take an advanced studio which may be waived by student request if design proficiency or equivalent experience has been demonstrated. The remainder of the work will be arranged with and approved by the Graduate Advisor to suit the interests of the student. Courses of study provide for an area of specialization or for advanced general studies.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx
History/Theory Elective
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx
Technical/Practical Elective
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTs
Explore our Master of Architecture program admission requirements.
See Admission Requirements
Studio Culture Policy
Civilized behavior among students, faculty and staff based on mutual respect is expected in all settings but is particularly important in design studios due to their time-intensive nature.
See Studio Culture Policy
Graduate Studio- Lottery
Graduate Advanced Design Studio (ARCH 5670/5672) selection occurs on the first day of the semester for both new and continuing students.
Graduate Studio Lottery
Laptop Policy
All students enrolling in ARCH 1301 and all graduate students enrolled in the PATH A ARCH 5301 and Path B course sequences will be required to have a properly configured laptop for these and all subsequent courses taken.
See Laptop Policy FAQ
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Student Achievement Data
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Master of Architecture
Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology
Faculty
Studio Culture Policy
First Year Competency
Graduate Studio Lottery
Accreditation
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Urban Design
Master of Landscape of Architecture
Dual Master’s Degree with NTU
Design Playbook
Planter Project
Faculty
Overview
Advanced Standing MCRP Program
Master of City and Regional Planning
Dual Master Degrees
Ph.D in Urban Planning and Public Policy
Overview
Online MPA
City Cohort
On-Campus
Dual Master Degrees
Ph.D in Public Administration and Public Policy
Certificate Programs
Profile
Research Expertise
Jobs and Opportunities
Doctoral Student Research
Overview
Architecture History Minor
Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor
Urban Affairs Minor
Overview
International Program Innsbruck
Address
College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
601 W. Nedderman Drive
Suite 203
Arlington, TX 76019-0108
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Master of Architecture
The Master of Architecture degree program educates students toward ultimate leadership positions within the profession of architecture.
Request Information
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
The Master of Architecture is an
NAAB-accredited
professional degree offered only at the graduate level. Below is the language from the National Architectural Accrediting Board explaining accreditation policy. Each student's prior record of study determines where, in a progression from introductory to advanced work, the program is entered. There are three distinct programs of study, which provide options to graduate students with different backgrounds and needs.
The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture offers the following Master of Architecture degree programs:
•
•
Path A
(104 credit hours; requires a 4-year bachelors degree)
•
Path B
(57 credit hours; requires a 4-year pre-professional degree in architecture)
•
Path C
(33 credit hours; requires a professional degree in architecture)
Three Program Paths
Path A
Degree
: Professional degree in Architecture
Credit Hours
: 104 credits hours, recommended path 3.5 years
Requirements
: Any 4-year bachelor degree
Path A is for applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree, but do not meet the minimum requirements of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
A minimum of 104 credit hours in architectural design, theory, and practice is required of Path A candidates for the professional degree in architecture (M.Arch). Due to the rigor of the program (not unlike any other professional school-law or medicine), students entering this program are advised to discontinue outside employment.
Advancement in Professional Degree Program Path A is predicated upon successful and timely completion of required coursework, as well as an annual review of the student’s portfolio of design work by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Architecture Program.
In addition to completing an introductory curriculum beginning in the fall of the first semester of enrollment, students must also complete the Path B core curriculum of 39 credit hours. The core curriculum of this course of study is ARCH 5325, 5326, 5329, 5331, and 24 hours of advanced studio. Students approved by the Committee on Graduate Studies to substitute a design thesis for the last semester of the required studio sequence will also take ARCH 5363 prior to enrollment in ARCH 5693.
Advanced Standing
Students completing UT Arlington's four-year professional undergraduate interior design degree may apply for advanced standing in the Path A Program.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5301
Introduction to Architecture and Interior Design
ARCH 5303
History of Architecture and Interior Design I
ARCH 5342
Architectural Graphics I
ARCH 5591
Design Studio I
Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5304
History of Architecture and Interior Design II
ARCH 5343
Architectural Graphics II
ARCH 5364
Site Design
ARCH 5592
Design Studio II
Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5323
Construction Materials and Methods
ARCH 5325
Environmental Control Systems I
ARCH 5357
Building Information Modeling and Visualization
ARCH 5593
Design Studio III
Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5324
Structures I
ARCH 5326
Environmental Control Systems II
ARCH 5594
Design Studio IV
ARCH 53xx
History/Theory Elective
Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs
Note: Start Path-B Course Sequence
Second Year (continued)
Summer Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
Total Credit Hours: 9 hrs
Third Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5327
Structures II
ARCH 5336
Programming and Site Design II
ARCH 5671
Integrative Design Studio I
ARCH 53xx
Technical/Practical Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Third Year
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5328
Structures III
ARCH 5333
Construction II
ARCH 5672
Integrative Design Studio II
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Third Year
Summer Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5331
Professional Practice
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
Total Credit Hours: 9 hrs
Path B
Degree
: Professional degree in Architecture
Credit Hours
: 57 credits hours, recommended path 2 years
Requirements
: 4-year bachelor degree in Architecture
Path B is for applicants who hold a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 57 credit hours is required for the Path B program.
The core curriculum for this course of study is ARCH 5325, 5326, 5329, 5333, 18 hours of advanced studio.
Advanced Standing
Students with a five-year professional undergraduate architecture degree who are desiring a second professional degree may apply for advanced standing in the Path B Program.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5325
Environmental Control Systems I
ARCH 5327
Structures II
A
RCH 5357
Building Information Modeling and Visualization
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5326
Environmental Control Systems II
ARCH 5328
Structures I
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx
Technical/Practical Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5336
Programming & Site Design II
ARCH 5671
Integrative Design Studio I
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx
History/Theory Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5331
Professional Practice
ARCH 5333
Construction II
ARCH 5672
Integrative Design Studio II
Total Credit Hours: 12 hrs
Path C
Degree
: Non-professional degree in Architecture
Credit Hours
: 33 credits hours, recommended path 1 year
Requirements
: 5-year professional bachelor degree in Architecture
Path C is for applicants who hold a five-year professional degree in architecture (B.Arch) or a four-year degree in architecture and acceptable professional experience including registration.
Thirty credit hours are required of student a in Path C with thesis while 33 hours will be required of students with design thesis or advanced studio options.
A minimum of 18 hours is required in architectural program courses including six hours of history/theory as well as thesis, independent study, or advanced studio. Students are also required to take an advanced studio which may be waived by student request if design proficiency or equivalent experience has been demonstrated. The remainder of the work will be arranged with and approved by the Graduate Advisor to suit the interests of the student. Courses of study provide for an area of specialization or for advanced general studies.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx
History/Theory Elective
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5670
Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx
Technical/Practical Elective
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx
Architecture Elective
Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTs
Explore our Master of Architecture program admission requirements.
See Admission Requirements
Studio Culture Policy
Civilized behavior among students, faculty and staff based on mutual respect is expected in all settings but is particularly important in design studios due to their time-intensive nature.
See Studio Culture Policy
Graduate Studio- Lottery
Graduate Advanced Design Studio (ARCH 5670/5672) selection occurs on the first day of the semester for both new and continuing students.
Graduate Studio Lottery
Laptop Policy
All students enrolling in ARCH 1301 and all graduate students enrolled in the PATH A ARCH 5301 and Path B course sequences will be required to have a properly configured laptop for these and all subsequent courses taken.
See Laptop Policy FAQ
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Student Achievement Data
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Master of Architecture
Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology
Faculty
Studio Culture Policy
First Year Competency
Graduate Studio Lottery
Accreditation
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Urban Design
Master of Landscape of Architecture
Dual Master’s Degree with NTU
Design Playbook
Planter Project
Faculty
Overview
Advanced Standing MCRP Program
Master of City and Regional Planning
Dual Master Degrees
Ph.D in Urban Planning and Public Policy
Overview
Online MPA
City Cohort
On-Campus
Dual Master Degrees
Ph.D in Public Administration and Public Policy
Certificate Programs
Profile
Research Expertise
Jobs and Opportunities
Doctoral Student Research
Overview
Architecture History Minor
Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor
Urban Affairs Minor
Overview
International Program Innsbruck
Address
College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
601 W. Nedderman Drive
Suite 203
Arlington, TX 76019-0108
Connect with us
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