D.Arch. Program

D. Arch. Program

The program is designed for students holding a previous degree who seek to expand their knowledge and skill such to lead positive change in the built and natural environment. Students holding a 4 year non-professional baccalaureate degree in a field related to architecture may complete the program in approximately 3 years. Students holding a baccalaureate degree in a field unrelated to architecture must complete an intensive summer program prior to initiating the 3 year program. Students holding a professional B. Arch. or M. Arch. degree should contact the SoA for information on placement and degree requirements. The program has many options for students including international programs, community design, and practicum experiences.

Accreditation Notice

In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted a 6-year, 3-year, or 2-year term of accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established educational standards. Master’s and Doctorate degree programs may consist of a pre-professional undergraduate degree and a professional graduate degree that, when earned sequentially, constitute an accredited professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.