Philosophy Statement

The objective of the Master of Architecture (M. Arch. ) degree program is to combine professional studies in architecture with advanced liberal education courses. The program provides graduates with a breadth of understanding in preparation for leadership roles in society and practice.

 The one academic year and two summers M. Arch. degree program develops a core curriculum covering the range of knowledge a graduate needs in creative practice. A focus of the program is the Master Class studio that is taken in the first summer and is led by a practitioner who has a critical practice.  Past master class practitioners have included William Massie, Marlon Blackwell, Mark Sexton, Betsy and Shane Williamson and Dan Wood and Amale Andraos from WorkAC.  Building from the core of required courses, self-motivated students can elect their own area of concentration or explore new directions. Concentrations include Architecture Design and Practice, Urban Design, Critical Studies in Architecture, and Sustainable Architecture.  The professional M. Arch. degree holds the maximum term of six years accreditation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). 

The accredited M.Arch. is available completely online except for the Master Class studio that can be taken during a 10 week summer semester on Fridays or on 4 weekends during the summer.   

The Master of Architecture 3+ is a program designed for students who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in architectural studies from a NAAB accredited program, but who do have a baccalaureate or advanced degree from any other university or college.  

For more information, please contact:

Alice McHard
amchard@ltu.edu