Program Overview

Master of Architecture (MArch) Program

The Master of Architecture (M. Arch) degree program at Washington State University’s School of Design and Construction prepares students for practice-based design innovation and leadership in the architecture profession. Our M. Arch degree is a STEM designated degree and fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Degree Description

Throughout the program, students engage in design practice and design research that offers new insights into the role of architecture in advancing people and place, social and ecological resilience, and building science and technology. Within this context, our students assess existing conventions and offer innovative approaches to the critical issues for architecture and the world today.

The program involves students in transformational activities and experiences through:

• Public lectures
• Exhibits
• Travel-study
• Faculty-led research & teaching labs
• Internships following NCARB AXP guidelines for architecture licensure
• Professional architecture firm immersion studios
• Cross-curricular engagement with leading scholars and architects at the regional, national, and international scales

Admission Requirements

The M.Arch program accepts applications for each Fall semester through the priority deadline of January 10. Admission decisions will be sent by March 15 via e-mail.

Student Opportunities

The program offers various opportunities, including:

• Internships
• Study abroad
• Study tours
• Lectures
• Workshops
• Academic and professional competitions
• Exhibitions
• Symposia
• Research
• Teaching assistantships
• Digital fabrication
• Integrated and interdisciplinary courses and experiences

Career Opportunities

Our employment placement rate is nearly 100% with graduates working at a variety of firms throughout the country, in public and private sectors, and in related fields such as:

• Landscape architecture and urban planning
• Restoration and preservation
• Industrial, furniture, lighting, or material design
• Graphic design and photography
• Production design
• Education and innovation

Program Statistics

• Total Graduate Faculty in Program: 10
• Total Core Graduate Faculty in Program: 10
• Graduate Students in Program: 26
• Students Receiving Assistantships: 12

International Student English Proficiency Exams

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. The minimum scores are:

• 550 TOEFL
• 80 TOEFLI
• 7.0 IELTS

Campus

The program is located on the Pullman campus.