Master of Architecture in Architecture - Track IV
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Program Overview
Master of Architecture Program
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program at Lawrence Technological University is a NAAB-accredited program that offers an innovative, technology-driven approach to architectural education. The program integrates advanced design methodologies, environmental responsibility, and real-world problem-solving to empower students with the critical skills and technical expertise needed to address contemporary architectural challenges.
Program Overview
The M.Arch program is designed for students with a degree in a related design field, such as interior design or landscape architecture. The program has two options: a 79-graduate-credit curriculum for students whose undergraduate environmental design degrees are from schools other than LTU, and a 60-credit curriculum for students with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree from LTU. Students can complete almost all courses for the M.Arch program online, with the exception of a 4-credit summer course, the Design Build Studio, which requires students to work on campus for one week.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the M.Arch program includes a range of courses that provide students with a comprehensive education in architecture. These courses include:
- Studio Sequence:
- Arch Foundation Studio 1
- Arch Foundation Studio 2
- Arch Foundation Studio 3
- Comprehensive Design
- Design Build Studio
- Advanced Design Studio 1
- Thesis 1
- History/Theory Courses:
- History of the Designed Environment 1
- History of the Designed Environment 2
- Twentieth Century Architecture
- Architectural Theory
- Ecological Issues
- Technical Courses:
- Introduction to Building Technology
- Structural Systems 1
- Structural Systems 2
- Construction Systems 1
- Construction Systems 2
- Acoustics, Electrical, and Illumination Systems
- HVAC and Water Systems
- Professional Courses:
- Design Leadership
- Simulation and Prototyping
- Research Methods
- Professional Practice
- Electives:
- CoAD Elective
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the M.Arch program are required to present the following documents for admission:
- A completed Graduate Application
- Official transcripts of all completed college work
- An optional portfolio of work demonstrating a range of visualization and design abilities and experience
- Resume
The minimum Bachelor's degree GPA is 3.0 for acceptance into the program. Students whose GPA is 2.80-2.99 are eligible for conditional admission.
Accreditation
The Master of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Other Ways to Earn an M.Arch Degree
The university offers other tracks for earning an M.Arch degree, including Track I, Track II, and Track III, each with its own specific requirements and admission criteria.