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Master of Architecture

The master of architecture program offers a rigorous, accessible, and affordable professional preparation for a variety of architecture-centered careers in a world facing serious global challenges. Grounded in energy-conscious building and site design, studio coursework promotes the practical application of learned theory in building systems, construction technology, ethical practice, and cultural traditions in architecture. The curriculum combines professional requirements with hands-on design-build experience focused on community living and working spaces, so that students develop into socially aware artisan-architects who are versatile problem-solvers and skilled collaborators, dedicated to a sustainable improvement of the built environment.

The full-residency M.Arch. program offers two tracks leading toward licensure as a professional architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Track I is a 7-semester program for applicants with previous bachelors degrees in disciplines other than architecture. The 102-credit Track I starts with a year of architectural design, structures, architecture history and elective courses. In their second year and final summer, Track I students join with students entering Track II to complete the program sequence. Track l Applicants submit a portfolio of art and/or architectural work.

Track II is a 4-semester program for applicants with previous bachelors degrees in architecture. The 60-credit Track II starts with a design-build summer semester, continues through fall and spring, and ends with a summer thesis semester.

Applicants are encouraged to submit all materials at the same time, in a single package, to facilitate processing.

Graduate application checklist

• Application and fee
• Official college transcripts
• Portfolio with description list
• Statement of purpose
• Resume
• Letters of reference
• Interview

Graduate international students also require the following items:

• TOEFL or IELTS scores
• Official evaluations of all educational records
• English translation of transcripts

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