3 Year Track (M.Arch I) Curriculum
For students with non-architecture degrees
The Master of Architecture I is an accredited program designed for college graduates seeking a first professional degree in architecture. The 3-year program (7 semesters) is for students holding undergraduate degrees in non-design fields. The 105 credit course of study consists of:
- a required core of 4 semesters provides the majority of all required professional courses in design, history-theory and technology. The studio sequence culminates with ARC 504, the comprehensive studio that requires the design of a building with complete integration of building, structural and environmental systems;
- two advanced elective studios (the first can be taken in Miami or at the School of Architecture Rome Center); 6 electives with the possibility of developing a certificate of concentration;
- the thesis (final) year, includes the second elective studio, focuses on sustainability and professional practice, and includes the 9-credit Architectural Thesis sequence.
| Fall Semester I |
Credits |
| ARC 501 Design I |
6 |
| ARC 511 Media I: Drawing |
3 |
| ARC 530 Building Technology: Materials and Methods |
3 |
| ARC 567 History of Architecture I |
3 |
| Total Credits |
15 |
| Spring Semester II |
Credits |
| ARC 502 Design II |
6 |
| ARC 513 Media II: Computing |
3 |
| ARC 531 Building Technology: Structural Systems |
3 |
| ARC 568 History of Architecture II |
3 |
| Total Credits |
15 |
| Summer Semester III |
Credits |
| ARC 503 Design III |
6 |
| ARC 532 Building Structures I |
3 |
| ARC 562 Environmental Systems I |
3 |
| Total Credits |
12 |
| Fall Semester IV |
Credits |
| ARC 504 Design IV (Comprehensive) |
6 |
| ARC 533 Building Structures II |
3 |
| ARC 563 Environmental Systems II |
3 |
| ARC 500 Theory of Architecture and the Environment |
3 |
| Total Credits |
15 |
| Spring Semester V |
Credits |
| ARC 608 Design V (Rome or Miami) |
6 |
| History of Architecture Elective |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Total Credits |
15 |
Required Portfolio Review
| Fall Semester VI |
Credits |
| ARC 609 Design VI |
6 |
| ARC 699 Thesis Preparation |
3 |
| ARC 652 Professional Practice |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Credits |
15 |
| Spring Semester VII |
Credits |
| ARC 610 Design Degree Project |
6 |
| Electives |
9 |
| Total Credits |
15 |
Required Portfolio for Graduation
NOTE: 3 credits must be taken at the student’s preference during Intersession, Spring Break, or Summer II. The School requires that students deliver a copy of all projects done for academic credit. The School reserves the right to change the present curriculum if and when necessary.
