Architecture Master's

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ARCH 763Thesis Research3
ARCH 781Professional Practice3
ARCH 771Advanced Architectural Design6
ARCH 772Design Thesis6
Select 12 credits from the following. Six credits may be taken in another graduate program with permission from the Architecture Dept.12
ARCH 721
Non-Western Architectural Traditions
ARCH 722
Urbanism
ARCH 723
Historic Preservation
ARCH 724
Architectural Technology
ARCH 725
Architecture or the Recent Past
ARCH 726
Current Architectural Theory
ARCH 727
Vernacular Architectural Traditions
ARCH 728
Sociocultural Issues
ARCH 789
Professional Topics in Architecture

Admission and Application Requirements

  • Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
  • Students currently enrolled in the 4-year pre-professional degree at NDSU may apply to the Master of Architecture program.
  • Transfer students with pre-professional or professional degrees in architecture from another school may be considered for admission to years 4 and 5 in the program, based on test scores, GPA, and portfolio review.  Transfer students should contact the department directly before application to the Graduate School.