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Students work at desks in Shattuck Hall architecture studios

BA/BS in Architecture

We offer a rigorous educational foundation in the study of architecture, with courses in design, architectural theory, history, tectonics, and hands-on making skills, preparing students for design work in architecture firms or for graduate study in architecture.

Master of Architecture

Our NAAB-accredited Two-year and Three-year Master of Architecture degrees offer a challenging and rewarding professional architectural education, preparing students for architecture licensure or academic fields, rooted in the belief that architecture should be created for the public good.

GC Public Interest Design

The Graduate Certificate in Public Interest Design prepares students to work in the emerging field of public interest design through academic studies and hands-on experience in the field, working with communities to address issues such as houselessness, food scarcity, and resilience.

Summer Immersion Program

The Architecture Summer Immersion Program offers participants the opportunity to explore architecture, theory, history, and design in this intensive 4-week studio experience.

Grad Cert in Urban Design

The Graduate Certificate in Urban Design, a joint effort of the Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning and the School of Architecture, offers planners, designers, and architects the opportunity to engage and incorporate the principles and methods of urban design.