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Graduate study in architecture at KU leads to the Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree. There are three distinct plans of study, depending on the student’s educational background:
- A professional degree for a student with an undergraduate degree in any field, including architecture.
- An academic degree for a student with an undergraduate degree in architecture or a related discipline.
- A post-professional degree for a student with an undergraduate degree in architecture or a related discipline and some construction industry experience.
The first course of study leads to a professional degree that prepares the student to enter an architectural apprenticeship in the office of a licensed architect. A student with any undergraduate degree including architecture may enter this program. This degree is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). To receive the accredited degree, each student must complete seven semesters, over three years, in an approved sequence of architectural design studios, each of which is accompanied by associated professional courses.
According to the NAAB, "In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board, which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture, recognizes two types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture and the Master of Architecture. A program may be granted a five-year, three-year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on its degree of conformance with established educational standards.
"Master’s degree programs may consist of a pre-professional undergraduate degree and a professional graduate degree, which, when earned sequentially, comprise an accredited professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree."
The second course of study is an academic program on the Lawrence campus. It is for the student who is interested in exploring various approaches in analyzing the built environment. A student with an undergraduate degree in architecture or a related discipline may enter the course of study. To receive the master’s degree, each student must complete an academic or design-related project or must take a comprehensive exam at the end of the plan of study.
The third course of study is the architectural management post-professional program, on the KU Edwards campus in Overland Park, Kansas. This course of study gives the practitioner an understanding of management issues in the design process. It is structured to be completed on a part-time basis. |
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