Master of Architecture (5-year) Curriculum
The core of the curriculum for students enrolled in the five-year path is a sequence of design studios composing approximately one-third of the total degree requirements. Students also complete sequences in graphics, structures, building construction, environmental technology, and architectural history. They must meet a study abroad requirement, and take electives. Course-work in site planning, urban design, and professional practice completes the professional content. In addition, students are expected to complete coursework in a variety of academic disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of architecture. These general education requirements include courses in mathematics, physics, English, communications, humanities and Western civilization, and a variety of other fields. In the last year of study, students chose a Final Year Option path.
The below curriculum is a sample curriculum and subject to change. Current students should consult their advisor for the most up-to-date degree requirements.
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 108: Architectural Foundations I | 6 |
ARCH 103: Intro to Architecture | 3 |
ENGL 101: Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
MATH 105 or MATH 115 | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 109: Architectural Foundations II | 6 |
ARCH 110: Intro to Design Computing | 3 |
PHSX 114: College Physics | 4 |
ENGL 102: Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
HUM 204 (or 205): Western Civilization I (or II) | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 208: Form and Function | 6 |
ARCH 605: Visualizing Site & Natural Environment Systems | 3 |
ARCH 524: Structures I | 3 |
ARCH 540: Global History of Architecture I | 3 |
KU Core Goal 3 Social Science | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 209: Sustainability, Site, and Context | 6 |
ARCH 620: Theory of Urban Design | 3 |
ARCH 541: Global History of Architecture II | 3 |
ARCH 624: Structures II | 3 |
KU Core Goal 2.2 | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 508: Materials and Tectonics or ARCH 509: Designbuild | 6 |
ARCH 630: Theory of Architecture or ARCH 510: Architectural Detailing | 3 |
ARCH 530: Environmental Systems I | 3 |
ARCH 626: Building Tech I: Construction Systems and Assemblies | 3 |
KU Core Social Sciences | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 509: Design Build or ARCH 508: Materials and Tectonics | 6 |
ARCH 510: Architectural Detailing or ARCH 630: Theory of Architecture | 3 |
ARCH 531: Environmental Systems II | 3 |
ARCH 627: Building Tech II: Culture of Building Technology | 3 |
Architecture Elective | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 690: Study Abroad | 6 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 608: Urban Dwelling | 6 |
ARCH 552: Prof Practice/Arch Role in Society | 3 |
ARCH 658: Programming & Pre-Design | 3 |
ARCH Elective #1 | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 609: Integrated Design | 6 |
ARCH 610: Integrated Design Doc | 3 |
ARCH Elective #2 | 3 |
Free Professional Elective (ARCH, IA, DESIGN, ARCE, UBPL) | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 8xx: Professional Option (Part 1) | 6 |
Architecture Elective | 3 |
Architecture Elective | 3 |
Architecture Elective | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 8xx: Professional Option (Part 2) | 6 |
Architecture Elective | 3 |
Architecture Elective | 3 |
Architecture Elective | 3 |
Past Curricula
Course | Hours |
---|---|
ARCH 108: Architectural Foundations I | 6 |
ARCH 103: Intro to Architecture | 3 |
ENGL 101: Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
MATH 105 or MATH 115 | 3 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
ARCH 109: Architectural Foundations II | 6 |
ARCH 110: Intro to Design Computing | 3 |
PHSX 114: College Physics | 4 |
ENGL 102: Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
HUM 204 (or 205): Western Civilization I (or II) | 3 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
ARCH 208: Form and Function | 6 |
ARCH 605: Visualizing Site & Natural Environment Systems | 3 |
ARCH 524: Structures I | 3 |
ARCH 540: Global History of Architecture I | 3 |
KU Core Goal 3 Social Science | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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ARCH 209: Sustainability, Site, and Context | 6 |
ARCH 620: Theory of Urban Design | 3 |
ARCH 541: Global History of Architecture II | 3 |
ARCH 624: Structures II | 3 |
KU Core Goal 2.2 | 3 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
ARCH 108: Architectural Foundations I | 6 |
ARCH 103: Intro to Architecture | 3 |
ENGL 101: Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
MATH 105 or MATH 115 | 3 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
ARCH 109: Architectural Foundations II | 6 |
ARCH 110: Intro to Design Computing | 3 |
PHSX 114: College Physics | 4 |
ENGL 102: Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
HUM 204 (or 205): Western Civilization I (or II) | 3 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
ARCH 208: Form and Function | 6 |
ARCH 605: Visualizing Site & Natural Environment Systems | 3 |
ARCH 524: Structures I | 3 |
ARCH 540: Global History of Architecture I | 3 |
KU Core Goal 3 Social Science | 3 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
ARCH 209: Sustainability, Site, and Context | 6 |
ARCH 620: Theory of Urban Design | 3 |
ARCH 541: Global History of Architecture II | 3 |
ARCH 624: Structures II | 3 |
KU Core Goal 2.2 | 3 |