Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Architecture M.S.School of Architecture
College of Design
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
School of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 145 Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-7866; fax: 612-624-5743)
Email:
archinfo@umn.edu
Website: http://arch.cdes.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The School of Architecture offers three distinct master of science in architecture degrees: 1) M.S. in architecture, sustainable design track; 2) M.S. in architecture, heritage conservation and preservation concentration; and 3) M.S. in architecture, metropolitan design concentration. Each of these master of science degree programs has its own unique application requirements, prerequisites, and curriculum structure. Prospective applicants are encouraged to consult the Degree Programs section of the School of Architecture website for additional information: http://arch.design.umn.edu.
Students who successfully complete the a master of science in architecture degree are eligible to receive 936 hours of IDP credit--that is 17 percent of the 5,600 hours of mandatory internship for registration as an architect. To receive the IDP credit, the M.S. degree must be earned after receiving the M. Arch degree.
The M.S. metropolitan design concentration requires summer semester coursework. The M.S. sustainable design track and the M.S. heritage conservation and preservation concentration do not require summer coursework.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Each of the master of science in architecture programs has its own unique application requirements, prerequisites, and curriculum structure. Prospective applicants are encouraged to consult the Degree Programs section of the School of Architecture website for additional information: http://arch.design.umn.edu.
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
18
major credits,
6
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
27 to 28
major credits and
6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
The M.S. sustainable design track requires a total of 34 credits, typically completed over one-and-a-half years. Coursework includes the following: four foundation courses (12 cr); two electives in architecture (6 cr); two courses outside the department in disciplinary studies (6 cr); and either a 10-credit Plan A thesis or Plan B master's project(s).
The M.S. heritage conservation and preservation concentration requires a total of 33 credits, typically completed over one-and-a-half years. Coursework includes the following: four foundation courses (12 cr); two electives in architecture (6 cr); two electives outside of architecture (6 cr); and either a Plan A thesis (10 cr) or Plan B project(s) (9 cr).
The M.S. metropolitan design concentration requires 34 credit units out of which 12 credits are electives (6 of which are outside architecture) and 10 credits of thesis on either on Plan A or Plan B.
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Sustainable Design
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