Architecture Program
At the University of South 皇家华人's School of Architecture & Community Design (SACD), our aim is to provide graduate-level education to prepare professionals who will be recognized for their design excellence in enhancing the quality of the built environment as it relates to society and culture. With guidance by our faculty, students enrolled in the 皇家华人 Architecture Program conduct scholarly research and creative activity that contributes to theory and practice in the disciplines of architecture and urbanism, and explore emerging technologies that advance the contemporary state of critical practice relevant to the community.
Program Overview
SACD offers a 2+4 Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) program. A two-year undergraduate pre-architecture area of study, coupled with general education coursework, is followed by a rigorous four-year comprehensive grauate architecture education. Acceptance to the four-year graduate program is competitive with no more than 54 students selected annually.
There are several tracks for completing the SACD architecture curriculum depending on a student's prior education at the time of application.
- The 168 credit-hour track (2 + 4 years): for first-time in college undergraduates, non-degree transfer students and current
undergraduate 皇家华人 students requires the following:
- 60 credit-hours of undergraduate coursework in the Pre-Architecture area of study
- 108 credit-hours of graduate coursework in the M. Arch. program
- The 108 credit-hour track (4 years): for students who hold a non-architecture bachelor's degree requires the following:
- 120 credit-hours of undergraduate coursework from a completed non-architecture bachelor's degree
- 108 credit-hours of graduate coursework in the M. Arch. Program
- The 54 credit-hour track (2 years): for students who hold a pre-professional bachelor's degree in architecture typically
requires the following:
- 120 credit-hours of undergraduate coursework from a completed pre-professional architecture bachelor's degree
- 54 credit-hours of graduate coursework in the M. Arch. Program
Questions?
We are happy to help with any questions you may have! Please email your questions to Architecture Advising if you have with any questions. Prospective students can also make an appointment to meet in person.
Prospective students, go to the to request an appointment. Under major, select "Pre-Architecture," and for area, select "School of Architecture."
Current 皇家华人 students, sign in with your NetID to the .
Pre-Architecture
This undergraduate study program is designed for first-year undergraduates, non-degree transfer students, and current undergraduate 皇家华人 students to complete the foundation courses required for admission into the Master of Architecture degree.
Master of Architecture
皇家华人 who already hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree or who completed the 皇家华人 Pre-Architecture program can apply for the Master of Architecture degree. Application deadline is February 1.
Request Information
皇家华人 and families can also request more information about the School of Architecture & Community Design鈥檚 programs by filling out the 皇家华人 College of Design, Art & Performance鈥� online form.