MS in Architecture & Design Research

The full program is designed as a 33-credit curriculum and can be completed in two years of full-time study. Placement in the program with advanced standing is dependent on the previous education and experience of the student. The Program Director reviews each applicant’s academic and work history to determine specific placement in the program.

Total Credit Hours: 33

Year One

FALL

• ADR-701 Research Theories Methods 1 (3)
• SDN-601 Principles of Sustainable Design (3)
• Elective-general or designated (3)

SPRING

• ADR-702 Research Theories & Methods 2 (3)
• Elective-general or designated (3)
• Elective-general or designated (3)

Year Two

FALL

• Elective-general or designated (3)
• Elective-general or designated (3)
• Elective-general or designated (3)

SPRING

• ARCH-903 Graduate Thesis (6)

Note:

1. Students are required to take a minimum of 9 credits from an approved list of designated electives
2. No more than 6 credits from the total 33 credits may be from independent study courses and no more than 9 credits from non-CABE courses
3. The Self-Directed Research Track requires ADR 701 and ADR 702, SDN 601, and ARCH 902. Electives will be selected in consultation with advisor
4. ARCH 622 - Visualization I: Digital Modeling is recommended for Material & Design Computation, Health & Design tracks students who do not have required skills in computational modeling and visualization (Rhino software)
5. If the student research topic involves studio-based methods, 2 graduate electives can be substituted with a Design Research Studio (i.e., ARCH 507 Design 9 or ARCH 508 Design 10) or an independent study format design course (6 credits)