Program: Architecture (M.Arch.) - South Dakota State University

2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

Apr 04, 2025

Program Coordinator/Contact
Brian Rex, Department Head
Department of Architecture
Architecture, Math and Engineering Building 378, Box 2225
605-688-4841
E-mail: brian.rex@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/arch

Program Information
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) program prepares professional leaders with specialized knowledge and skills to meet the nation’s needs in design, build, and education. The aim of the program is to prepare architecture majors to practice at an advanced level.

The Master of Architecture degree is comprised of a 48 credit hour, four semester graduate curriculum which rounds out the department’s seven semester NAAB accreditation candidate professional program. (See department website (www.sdstate.edu/arch/) for NAAB Professional Program details.)

Course Delivery Format
The curriculum is interactive, haptic and performance based, offering problem solving experiences in all major areas of professional practice.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Architecture

Option C - Coursework Only

48 Credit Hours

Core Requirements

ARCH 521 - Building Media IV Credits: 2
ARCH 522 - Building Media V Credits: 2
ARCH 531 - Building Shop IV Credits: 2
ARCH 551 - Whole Building Studio I Credits: 6
ARCH 552 - Whole Building Studio II Credits: 6
ARCH 571 - Architectural Practice I Credits: 2
ARCH 572 - Architectural Practice II Credits: 2
ARCH 631 - Building Technology II Credits: 2
ARCH 632 - Building Technology III Credits: 2
ARCH 651 - Professional Design Practice I Credits: 6
ARCH 652 - Professional Design Practice II Credits: 6
ARCH 671 - Architectural Practice III Credits: 2
ARCH 672 - Architectural Practice IV Credits: 2
ARCH 692 - Topics Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 3

Total Required Credits: 48 (Option C)

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Score of 525 paper-based, 71 Internet-based
IELTS: 5.5

Students may be admitted fully or provisionally. Students provisionally admitted with insufficient graphic capacity may be required to take fundamental drawing and / or design courses the Fall semester before beginning professional study.

General Requirements

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

For additional information refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .