Graduate Bulletin
Architecture, M.Arch.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: January 15
Applications are reviewed as they are received after the deadline date. There is no admission into the Spring semester.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation
should be obtained from college/university faculty members and/or
professionals in the field who are familiar with the applicant's
academic and professional competence.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
Admission is open only to students who have
completed a pre-professional degree in Architecture, i.e., a program
whose course content is equivalent to the restructured Temple
University B.S. in Architecture.
The B.S. in Architecture is part of a 4+2 M.Arch. Program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A baccalaureate degree in Architecture is required.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be
approximately 500-1,000 words in length and should include the
following elements: your interest in Temple's program; your research
goals; your future career goals; and your academic and research
achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE is required. Scores are typically in the 50-65% range, particularly on the verbal section.
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted: 79 iBT or 550 PBT.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Portfolio:
Applicants must submit a portfolio of
their most important and representative design and written work.
Portfolios should include architectural work done in academic settings
or in practice, and may include work in the visual arts or visual
communication. Papers, research, or other materials (preferably dealing
with the built environment) are invited as evidence of scholarly,
academic, or creative work. Work chosen for inclusion in a portfolio
should best represent the applicant's knowledge, aptitudes, interests,
creative ability, and experience relative to the discipline of
Architecture. The portfolio should Include 10-15 images or other items.
Portfolios are to be uploaded at https://temple.slideroom.com/,
as instructed at the website. SlideRoom requires an additional fee for
this service. Original work, slides, CD-ROMs, catalogs, photographs,
books, and/or binders are not acceptable substitutes for the SlideRoom
portfolio and will not be reviewed or returned.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required: 60, 61 for Rome or Toyko option
Required Courses:
DESIGN STUDIO/PHILADELPHIA TRACK:
54 credits in Architecture
6 elective credits taken outside of the Architecture Department
DESIGN THESIS/PHILADELPHIA TRACK:
54 credits in Architecture
6 elective credits taken outside of the Architecture Department
ROME OPTION:
49 credits in Architecture
12 elective credits taken outside of the Architecture Department
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Internship: No internship is required.
Culminating Events:
Design Studio Project:
Students are required to complete four design studios or three design studios and a thesis.
Design Thesis:
Students can apply to
engage in an independent design thesis. This option is a two-semester,
two-course sequence: Directed Research (Fall, 3 credits) and
Architecture Design Thesis (Spring, 6 credits). The result is a
pre-design position paper and design project analysis, culminating in a
design thesis project presentation and written/graphic documentation
of the work.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.temple.edu/tyler/architecture
Department Information:
Tyler School of Art
810 Engineering Building
1947 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6077
archinfo@temple.edu
215-204-8813
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Nicole Howard
tylergrd@temple.edu
215-777-9090
About the Program
The M.Arch. is a first professional degree.
Admission is not open to those who hold the B.Arch. degree, which
itself constitutes a first professional degree.
NAAB Statement:
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) requires publication of the following statement:
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.
Doctor of Architecture and Master of
Architecture 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.
Temple University Architecture Department offers the following NAAB accredited degree program(s):
B.Arch. (156 undergraduate credits, last class accepted in Fall 2009)
M.Arch. (B.S.Arch. pre-professional degree + 60 graduate credits)
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 5 years
Campus Location:
Main
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students are required to complete the degree
program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m. Students are
also able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit
hours or less per semester).
Department Information:
Tyler School of Art
810 Engineering Building
1947 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6077
archinfo@temple.edu
215-204-8813
Interdisciplinary Study:
Not applicable.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
M.Arch. students may choose the Japan Spring semester study abroad option.
Ranking:
Not applicable.
Accreditation:
This program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Areas of Specialization:
Three areas of specialization are offered: 1)
Architecture as Infrastructure, Site, Territory, and Environment; 2)
Architecture and Advanced Emerging Technologies; and 3) Design
Democracies.
Job Placement:
This is an accredited professional degree program
that prepares the student for a career as a professional architect.
Upon completion of the program, students sign up for the Intern
Development Program (IDP) and are eligible to take an architecture
licensing exam according to the schedule of internship and licensure.
Because this is an urban program located centrally in Philadelphia,
engagement with the local professional community is a primary
characteristic of the program. During the time in the program, students
are introduced to the IDP and engage with members of the profession
through design critiques and mentorship initiatives.
Licensure:
In the United States, most state
architecture 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. The master's degree program offered by Temple University
is a 4+2 program that consists of a pre-professional undergraduate
degree (B.S., Architecture) and a professional graduate degree
(M.Arch.), which, when earned sequentially, comprise an accredited
professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by
itself, recognized as an accredited degree.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students must contact the Architecture Department for information.
Financing Opportunities
Information related to funding will be forthcoming.
Updated 11.6.12
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