2 Year M.Arch (Synthesis Track)/MUP Curriculum- Fall 2024

Curriculum Effective Fall 2024

Semester 1: Fall     
     
ARC 603  Design Studio 3 6
ARC 553  Structures 2 3
ARC 511  Architectural Media 1 3
ARC 573  Environmental Systems 2 3
Total Semester Credits    15
     
Semester 2: Spring    
     
ARC 604  Design Studio 4 6
ARC 575  Environmental Systems 3 3
ARC 512  Architectural Media 2 3
Total Semester Credits    12
     
Semester 3: Fall    
     
URP 691 Colloquium 1
URP 501 Evolution of Urban Structure 3
URP 512 Research Methods for Planners 3
URP 573 Land Use and Physical Planning 3
URP XXX Elective 3
Total Semester Credits:   13
     
Semester 4: Spring    
     
URP 510 Planning Concepts and Controversies 3
URP 538 Economic Concepts 3
URP XXX Elective 3
URP 582 Planning Studio  6
URP 569 GIS Applications 3
Total Semester Credits:    18
     
Semester 5: Fall     
     
ARC 567 + ARC 616 Directed Research + Research Methods  6
URP 698 Master's Thesis Preparation 3
ARC 562 Architectural Theory 3
ARC 611  Architectural Media 3 3
ARC 555  Structures 3  3
Total Semester Credits    18
     
Semester 6: Spring    
     
ARC 699 Thesis 6
URP 699 Thesis 3
ARC 582 Professional Practice  3
URP XXX Elective  3
Total Semester Credits    15
     
Total Required URP Credits   40 
Total Required ARC Credits:   48

Please see the Registration and Enrollment Page as it answers many questions about our programs and registration policies. 

Course Waivers:

It is recommended that incoming students in this track request course waivers through their portal before beginning the program.  More information on waivers is available on the waivers page.

Students who plan to do Thesis must be registered for Directed Research the semester before Thesis. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required for those who wish to be registered for Directed Research or Thesis. More information can be found on the Directed Research and Thesis information page. 

Students may register for a maximum of one independent study course each semester, with a maximum career total of two. Independent study courses will count toward elective credits.