愛荷華州立大學(xué)

The Master of Architecture (MArch) is a three-year accredited professional degree in architecture that is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than architecture, as well as for students who hold four-year, non-accredited professional degrees in architecture such as the Bachelor of Science in Architecture. View information regarding accreditation, careers and licensure.

This program, accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB), leads to a professional Master of Architecture degree over three years and an intervening summer. Students with undergraduate degrees in architecture or environmental design may be given advanced standing in the program. Other students admitted to the program hold undergraduate degrees in a broad range of fields such as art history, history, literature, economics, mathematics, computer science, anthropology and medicine. These students must complete the full three years of the curriculum.

The diversity of backgrounds helps to create a dynamic environment in which to conduct advanced architectural studies as well as meet the professional requisites of the discipline. The program offers a number of options, including study abroad, specialized studios with a variety of faculty, and the opportunity to do an independent project.

Learning Goals that students in this program are expected to meet include:

Comprehensive design skills in the field of architecture based on ethical responsibilities to clients, the wider society, and the physical environment.

Understanding of diverse cultural and social contexts and translation of this knowledge into design of built environments that support and include people of various backgrounds, resources, and abilities.

Understanding of the role of the built environment in human health, safety, and welfare at multiple scales, and application of this knowledge in architectural design.

Ecological knowledge and responsibility in respect of the agency and impact of design in conditions of climate crisis.

Knowledge of the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design and performance objectives of projects.

Develop research questions and respond to them with appropriate methods.

Knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture, landscape and urbanism, and how these are related to social, cultural, economic, environmental and political contexts.

Ability to make design decisions within an architectural project while demonstrating broad integration and consideration of building envelope systems and assemblies, structural systems, environmental control systems and life safety systems.

Familiarity with the regulatory contexts and codes relevant to architectural practice in the United States.

The path to becoming a licensed architect in the United States, the range of career opportunities available, and how the graduate program prepares for professional practice.