Master of Arts in Architecture 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.
| 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 |
| KU Core Critical Thinking | 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 |
| HUM 204/HUM 205/ECIV 104 | 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 Oral Communications | 3 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ARCH 508: Materials and Tectonics | 6 |
| ARCH 630: Theory of Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 530: Environmental Systems I | 3 |
| ARCH 626: Building Tech I: Construction Systems and Assemblies | 3 |
| KU Core Social Sciences | 3 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ARCH 509: Design Build | 6 |
| ARCH 510: Architectural Detailing | 3 |
| ARCH 531: Environmental Systems II | 3 |
| ARCH 627: Building Tech II: Culture of Building Technology | 3 |
| Non-Arch Elective #1 | 3 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ARCH 690: Study Abroad | 6 |
| ARCH 692: Documentation | 2 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ARCH 608: Urban Dwelling | 6 |
| ARCH 552: Prof Practice/Arch Role in Society | 3 |
| ARCH 658: Programming & Pre-Design | 3 |
| ARCH Elective #1 | 3 |
| KU Core Human Diversity | 3 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ARCH 609: Integrated Design | 6 |
| ARCH 610: Integrated Design Doc | 3 |
| ARCH Elective #2 | 3 |
| Non-Arch Elective #2 | 3 |
| Non-Arch Elective #3 | 3 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ARCH 8xx: Professional Option (Part 1) | 6 |
| ARCH Elective #3 | 3 |
| ARCH Elective #4 | 3 |
| Non-ARCH Elective #3 | 3 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ARCH 8xx: Professional Option (Part 2) | 6 |
| ARCH Elective #5 | 3 |
| ARCH Elective #6 | 3 |
| Non-Arch Elective #4 | 3 |