Architecture
Program Information:
Program Statement:
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- Master of Archiecture (M.Arch.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
Learning Goals:
- Comprehensive design skills in the field of architecture based on ethical responsibilities to clients, the wider society, and the physical environment.
- Understanding of diverse cultural and social contexts and translation of this knowledge into design of built environments that support and include people of various backgrounds, resources, and abilities.
- Understanding of the role of the built environment in human health, safety, and welfare at multiple scales, and application of this knowledge in architectural design.
- Ecological knowledge and responsibility in respect of the agency and impact of design in conditions of climate crisis.
- Knowledge of the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design and performance objectives of projects.
- Develop research questions and respond to them with appropriate methods.
- Knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture, landscape and urbanism, and how these are related to social, cultural, economic, environmental and political contexts.
- Ability to make design decisions within an architectural project while demonstrating broad integration and consideration of building envelope systems and assemblies, structural systems, environmental control systems and life safety systems.
- Familiarity with the regulatory contexts and codes relevant to architectural practice in the United States.
- The path to becoming a licensed architect in the United States, the range of career opportunities available, and how the graduate program prepares for professional practice.
Outcomes:
Program Contact:
Contact: Jennifer Anderson
Phone: 515-294-7415
E-mail Address:
Phone: 515-294-7415
E-mail Address:
Mailing Address:
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Iowa State University
715 Bissell Road
289 College of Design
Ames, IA 50011-3094
Admission Requirements:
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
- Digital portfolio
- Supplemental departmental application form
- M.S. Applicants: Research Proposal - Your proposal must be discussed with a member of the Department of Architecture faculty prior to application. The Admissions committee will take into account that faculty member’s recommendation in their decision regarding admission.
- Program Requires GRE: No
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79 IELTS 6.5 PTE 53 Duolingo (approved through spring 2023) 105
Application Information:
Application Deadlines:
- For priority admission and graduate assistantship consideration, please apply by January 4. Applications received after that date will be reviewed as program resources permit.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
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