Master of Science in Architecture

Our M.S.ARCH. program extends this tradition through a post-professional degree structured around independent research. Working closely with a faculty adviser, each student develops a research project related to the theme of architecture and urbanism. This theme may be approached via design research, technical research, or history and theory. The curriculum includes a minimum of 32 credit hours and is typically fulfilled in three semesters.

Students and faculty of the M.S.ARCH. program study together with those of our Ph.D. program to establish a foundation for advanced students in the diversity of research methodologies and paradigms in architecture. For both programs, students pursue independent research projects guided by a faculty adviser. Research topics are based on the interests of individual students paired with the expertise of our faculty.

Possibilities include hybrid building typologies, sociocultural phenomena in relation to global urbanization, advanced digital modeling techniques in relation to urgent cultural and disciplinary issues, tall building design and performance, urban water systems, or histories and theories of architecture.