Master of Architecture

Miami University

Preparing Students as future architects

The Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) is a graduate degree that is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). In addition to a period of professional internship, the M. Arch. degree qualifies individuals for the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE) and licensure in architecture. There are two pathways available: The M. Arch. II program for students from pre-professional undergraduate architecture programs; the M. Arch. III program for students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than architecture. Both programs sit within the Department of Architecture and Interior Design at Miami.

Curriculum and Courses

ARC 511 Structural Design
ARC 513 Environmental Control Systems
ARC 514 Environmental Systems II
ARC 601 Architecture Studio
ARC 602 Architecture Studio
ARC 634 Architectural Theory
ARC 636 Design & Research Methods

Related Careers

Education Administrator (postsecondary)
Architect

Program Tracts: M.Arch. II

2-Year Professional Program (57 credit-hour track)

The two-year professional program is designed for students with a preprofessional NAAB-accredited architectural degree or its international equivalent. Exceptional candidates with non-accredited architectural degrees may be considered for admission to the M. Arch. II Program.

The M. Arch. II program is typically completed in two academic years, including one summer term. Students in the program must complete both a written and a design thesis.M. Arch. III program is typically completed in three academic years. Students in the program must complete both a written and a design thesis.

Program Tracts: M.Arch. III

3-Year Professional Program (88 credit-hour track)

The three-year professional program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree other than architecture. The program was established to bring in students from diverse academic backgrounds, offering a variety of perspectives, different intellectual viewpoints, experience, and maturity that can significantly enrich the teaching and learning culture of the department.

The M. Arch. III program is typically completed in three academic years. Students in the program must complete both a written and a design thesis.

In the first year of the three-year program, students learn the fundamentals of architectural design, technology, history, and theory, and also develop visual analysis and graphic communication skills. Design work from this first year will be reviewed by graduate faculty to determine eligibility to continue to the Second Year curriculum.