Master of Architecture - Woodbury University
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Master of Architecture - Woodbury University
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School of Architecture
Master of Architecture
NAAB Accredited Professional and STEM Designated Degree
The M. Arch program locates the work of architecture at the intersection of disciplinary principles and professional competency. Ideas become impactful when translated into material conditions. The messy process of translation often results in imperfect but meaningful design proposals that address challenges of contemporary life. Embracing the compromise between ideal and real underscores our commitment to the here and now.
Master of Architecture is a STEM program. Learn more about
STEM at Woodbury.
Apply
Request Information
Take a Tour
Making at Woodbury
Woodbury School of Architecture’s
Making Complex
is a platform for experimentation and advanced fabrication. Discover how Woodbury is exploring new technologies to rethink the future of architecture and push the boundaries of design.
SoA_LA_MArch-Landing_06
Woodbury’s M.Arch Officially Designated as STEM
All architecture and interior design programs at Woodbury have been designated as STEM degrees. The School of Architecture received approvals internally from the University Curriculum Committee and Office of Academic Affairs, and externally from WASC (WSCUC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Starting in the fall of 2020, students enrolling in the following programs will graduate with STEM-designated degrees:
Master of Architecture
Master of Science in Architecture
Master of Interior Design
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
All international students enrolled in these programs can now apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT (Optional Practice Training) for a total of 36 months.
IPAL Initiative
Our Master of Architecture program is among the first four accredited graduate programs nationwide to be accepted for participation in the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) initiative. Find out more about the
IPAL initiative
.
ID Emphasis
Woodbury’s School of Architecture offers the unique opportunity to expand knowledge about Interior Design through a ID Emphasis. Four courses can be taken from the Interior Design program as electives in the MArch program to expand an understanding of human experience and interaction with space. Find out more about the courses through our Interior Design Emphasis page.
Interior Design Emphasis
Careers
Woodbury School of Architecture supports our students in building a strong foundation for professional practice while investigating the nature of practice itself. These experiences prepare students to make informed choices regarding their diverse career options. Visit our School of Architecture Career Services page for more information.
Career Services
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Course Requirements
View the course requirements for our 2-year and 3-year M.Arch programs via the buttons below:
2 – year program
3 – year program
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Alumni Spotlight
Woodbury University alumnus Henry Cheung graduated from the Master of Architecture program (MArch) in 2013. After his graduation he joined Bestor Architecture in Los Angeles and has worked on such high-profile projects as the Beats by Dre headquarters in Culver City.
“Beats by Dre HQ in Culver City is one of those projects that I will never forget. I learned and developed tremendously as a designer, creating spaces that were both conceptually profound, graphically punchy, while maintaining a balance between play and function.”
Book Stack
Faculty Publications
Designing with Algorithms: A Mathematical Guide — by Dr. Arash Soleimani
WSOA faculty member Arash Soleimani has just released his new book,
Designing with Algorithms: A Mathematical Guide
(Routledge, Fall 2025).
This timely publication examines how computing is reshaping creative practice across scales and disciplines, transforming processes like ideation, prototyping, simulation, and representation. From theory to practice, the book shows how to generate parametric geometries, patterns, and forms and features real-world applications in architecture, urban design, typography, textiles, and graphic design. Rather than focusing on any single software, it is about algorithmic thinking and adaptable workflows, inspiring students, professionals, and design enthusiasts to future-proof their practice and fully tap the creative power of computation.
Whether applied to architecture, typography, fashion, or urban design,
Designing with Algorithms
bridges theory and application to equip readers with future-facing design tools.
Now Available — September 2025
Learn More
Faculty
Our faculty are architects, designers, academics and policy makers practicing in Los Angeles, San Diego and Tijuana. This internationally recognized and award-winning group works closely with students to teach the skills required to push the limits of practice.
Faculty Directory
Accreditation
NAAB:
The MArch program at Woodbury School of Architecture is NAAB accredited.
WASC:
Woodbury University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission.
Accreditation
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Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Woodbury University Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Master of Architecture (MArch) degree programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and prepare students for Architectural Licensure in California.
In addition, Woodbury University’s BArch and MArch degree programs meet the educational requirements for Architectural licensure in all 55 U.S. jurisdictions under the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). However, students who wish to practice Architecture in a location outside of California may have additional non-educational requirements, such as exams and internship hours, that individual state licensing boards may require.
The
California Architects Board
is the licensing authority for California. Among the non-educational requirements, a candidate must complete to receive a California license are the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).
Prior to enrollment, prospective students must review the
Architecture Professional Licensure webpage
to see a full list of the U.S states and jurisdictions in which our programs meet the educational requirements.
Woodbury University will assist applicants and students as they navigate licensure requirements in other states and U.S. jurisdictions. Please contact Admissions at
[email protected]
or 818-252-5221
.
Contact information and licensure requirements for the licensing authorities in other jurisdictions can also be found through the
NCARB Licensing Requirements Tool
.
Now accepting
Fall 2026
applications!
Students
Academic Calendars
Associated Students
Bookstore
Catalog
Complaint Resolution Process
Health & Wellness
International Students
The Los Angeles Times Library
Making Complex Reservation-LA
Math, Science & Subject Tutoring Center
Merch Store
Canvas
Commencement 2026
Order Transcripts
Parking Permits
Portal
Self-Service
Student Handbook
Student Job Board
Syllabus Library
Woody's Info
Writing Center
Faculty/Staff
Academic Calendars
Bookstore
Catalog
The Los Angeles Times Library
Merch Store
Canvas
Portal
Self-Service
Syllabus Library
Woody's Info
News & Events
Latest News
Upcoming Events
Parents & Families
Frequently Asked Questions
School of Architecture
Master of Architecture
NAAB Accredited Professional and STEM Designated Degree
The M. Arch program locates the work of architecture at the intersection of disciplinary principles and professional competency. Ideas become impactful when translated into material conditions. The messy process of translation often results in imperfect but meaningful design proposals that address challenges of contemporary life. Embracing the compromise between ideal and real underscores our commitment to the here and now.
Master of Architecture is a STEM program. Learn more about
STEM at Woodbury.
Apply
Request Information
Take a Tour
Making at Woodbury
Woodbury School of Architecture’s
Making Complex
is a platform for experimentation and advanced fabrication. Discover how Woodbury is exploring new technologies to rethink the future of architecture and push the boundaries of design.
SoA_LA_MArch-Landing_06
Woodbury’s M.Arch Officially Designated as STEM
All architecture and interior design programs at Woodbury have been designated as STEM degrees. The School of Architecture received approvals internally from the University Curriculum Committee and Office of Academic Affairs, and externally from WASC (WSCUC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Starting in the fall of 2020, students enrolling in the following programs will graduate with STEM-designated degrees:
Master of Architecture
Master of Science in Architecture
Master of Interior Design
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
All international students enrolled in these programs can now apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT (Optional Practice Training) for a total of 36 months.
IPAL Initiative
Our Master of Architecture program is among the first four accredited graduate programs nationwide to be accepted for participation in the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) initiative. Find out more about the
IPAL initiative
.
ID Emphasis
Woodbury’s School of Architecture offers the unique opportunity to expand knowledge about Interior Design through a ID Emphasis. Four courses can be taken from the Interior Design program as electives in the MArch program to expand an understanding of human experience and interaction with space. Find out more about the courses through our Interior Design Emphasis page.
Interior Design Emphasis
Careers
Woodbury School of Architecture supports our students in building a strong foundation for professional practice while investigating the nature of practice itself. These experiences prepare students to make informed choices regarding their diverse career options. Visit our School of Architecture Career Services page for more information.
Career Services
march_review_bonner_Redmond-5271
Course Requirements
View the course requirements for our 2-year and 3-year M.Arch programs via the buttons below:
2 – year program
3 – year program
bestor-beatsbydre-10098
Alumni Spotlight
Woodbury University alumnus Henry Cheung graduated from the Master of Architecture program (MArch) in 2013. After his graduation he joined Bestor Architecture in Los Angeles and has worked on such high-profile projects as the Beats by Dre headquarters in Culver City.
“Beats by Dre HQ in Culver City is one of those projects that I will never forget. I learned and developed tremendously as a designer, creating spaces that were both conceptually profound, graphically punchy, while maintaining a balance between play and function.”
Book Stack
Faculty Publications
Designing with Algorithms: A Mathematical Guide — by Dr. Arash Soleimani
WSOA faculty member Arash Soleimani has just released his new book,
Designing with Algorithms: A Mathematical Guide
(Routledge, Fall 2025).
This timely publication examines how computing is reshaping creative practice across scales and disciplines, transforming processes like ideation, prototyping, simulation, and representation. From theory to practice, the book shows how to generate parametric geometries, patterns, and forms and features real-world applications in architecture, urban design, typography, textiles, and graphic design. Rather than focusing on any single software, it is about algorithmic thinking and adaptable workflows, inspiring students, professionals, and design enthusiasts to future-proof their practice and fully tap the creative power of computation.
Whether applied to architecture, typography, fashion, or urban design,
Designing with Algorithms
bridges theory and application to equip readers with future-facing design tools.
Now Available — September 2025
Learn More
Faculty
Our faculty are architects, designers, academics and policy makers practicing in Los Angeles, San Diego and Tijuana. This internationally recognized and award-winning group works closely with students to teach the skills required to push the limits of practice.
Faculty Directory
Accreditation
NAAB:
The MArch program at Woodbury School of Architecture is NAAB accredited.
WASC:
Woodbury University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission.
Accreditation
VPT Vacuum Press Header Image small
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Woodbury University Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Master of Architecture (MArch) degree programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and prepare students for Architectural Licensure in California.
In addition, Woodbury University’s BArch and MArch degree programs meet the educational requirements for Architectural licensure in all 55 U.S. jurisdictions under the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). However, students who wish to practice Architecture in a location outside of California may have additional non-educational requirements, such as exams and internship hours, that individual state licensing boards may require.
The
California Architects Board
is the licensing authority for California. Among the non-educational requirements, a candidate must complete to receive a California license are the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).
Prior to enrollment, prospective students must review the
Architecture Professional Licensure webpage
to see a full list of the U.S states and jurisdictions in which our programs meet the educational requirements.
Woodbury University will assist applicants and students as they navigate licensure requirements in other states and U.S. jurisdictions. Please contact Admissions at
[email protected]
or 818-252-5221
.
Contact information and licensure requirements for the licensing authorities in other jurisdictions can also be found through the
NCARB Licensing Requirements Tool
.
Now accepting
Fall 2026
applications!