The Master of Science in Architecture lets you shape a personalized path of advanced architectural studies — whether you’re preparing for a PhD or expanding your professional focus. Develop specialized skills that set you apart in your chosen field or use the degree as a stepping stone to doctoral research. With flexibility to focus on scholarly or applied studies, you’ll work with expert faculty to shape a program that aligns with your goals.
The Master of Science in Architecture (M.S. Arch) is a 30-credit advanced degree program for students and returning mid-career professionals who want to develop a specialized and personalized program centered on scholarly or professional studies and research.
You’ll work to develop advanced skills that give you a competitive advantage in a targeted job market. By crafting your course of studies in accordance with the program requirements, you can use your degree to explore your chosen field of research before a PhD, or you can shape and extend your expertise in a particular field relevant to your area of professional practice.