Schools With Architecture Degrees

University of California Los Angeles

• University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of Architecture and Urban Design offers four graduate degrees in architecture and one undergraduate degree in architectural studies. The Master of Architecture I degree is accredited by the NAAB. This three-year program combines design studio, specialized architecture, and elective course work. Graduates will be prepared for architectural licensure. Students may also enroll in the Concurrent Degree program combining Architecture I with Urban Planning. The Masters of Architecture II program is a one-year degree for students who already hold an undergraduate (five-year) architecture diploma. The Masters of Architecture II degree allows architects to gain specialized theoretical and practical experience. The MA/Ph.D. degrees are for students who wish to conduct scholarly research in the field of architecture. Undergraduate students may select the B.A. in Architectural Studies. This program provides students with a basic understanding of architectural principles. It does not lead to professional licensure as an architect.

  UCLA
  Architecture and Urban Design
  Perloff Hall
  405 Hilgard Ave.
  Los Angeles, CA 90095
  310-825-4321
  ucla.edu

University of Miami

• Florida's University of Miami School of Architecture offers both bachelors and masters level programs that are accredited by the NAAB. The Bachelor of Architecture degree is a five-year program that leads to a career as a professional or licensed architect. Undergraduate architecture students must complete three years of basic education and foundational architecture courses. The remaining two years are filled with upper level specialized studio and theory classes. Additionally, students must declare a non-architecture minor in a concentration that is not part of the School of Architecture. Students may opt for a sixth year to complete a combination bachelors-masters degree (B.A.S.E./M.Arch). Other masters level programs include the 3-year and advanced standing tracks. Both programs lead to a Masters in Architecture. The three-year track is designed for students who hold a bachelors in a non-architecture or non-arts field, while the advanced standing track is intended for those with an architecture background.

  University of Miami
  School of Architecture
  1223 Dickinson Dr.
  Coral Gables, FL 33146
  305-284-3438
  miami.edu

Illinois Institute of Technology

• The Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate level architecture programs. Both programs are NAAB accredited. The undergraduate degree is s five-year bachelors program that meets state licensing requirements. The first three years of undergraduate study include core courses, followed by two years of focused architecture studio classes. Students may select a minor in an architecture specialization, Construction Management or Structural Engineering. Students who already hold a professional bachelors degree in architecture may apply to the Master of Science in Architecture program. This one-year degree provides architects with specialized study and the opportunity to conduct research. Students with or without an architecture or design related degree may opt for the Master of Architecture program. This accredited program is considered a first professional degree, and can lead to licensure as a professional architect.

  Illinois Institute of Technology
  College of Architecture
  3360 S. State St.
  Chicago, IL 60616
  312-567-3230
  iit.edu