MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
ABOUT THE DEGREE PROGRAM:
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
The Master of Architecture (MArch)
degree is intended for students who
have completed baccalaureate degrees
in non-architectural majors or with a preprofessional undergraduate major in one of
the design professions. The comprehensive
and rigorous curriculum prepares graduates
for a full range of professional activities.
The course of study emphasizes urban
architecture and related topics to take
advantage of its diverse metropolitan
setting in Florida’s Tampa Bay.
ABOUT THE PORTFOLIO
REQUIREMENT:
Each student is required to submit a
portfolio of academic work at two formal
portfolio reviews. Students MUST pass
these portfolio reviews to advance in this
highly competitive program.
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Prepare your design work for your
portfolio at the end of each design
semester instead of waiting until just
before the portfolio due dates.
Expect to spend some money on
your portfolio, depending on the
reproduction technique you choose.
You can read the School’s portfolio
policy at:
http://arch.usf.edu/wp-content/
uploads/2013/10/PORTFOLIO_
POLICY-revised_12-2010.pdf
You can view portfolio work from other
students at:
http://arch.usf.edu/the-work/studentwork/
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Below is a sample listing of courses for this degree program.
COURSE
TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
ARC 5361/2/3
Core Design I/II/III
9 each
ARC 5364/5/6/7
Advanced Design A/B/C/D
6/6/6/5
ARC 5256
Design Theory
3
ARC 5731
Architectural History I
3
ARC 6398
Introduction to Community and Urban Design
3
ARC 6481
Design Development
3
Electives
15
Total
Varies Depending
on Previous Degree
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Starting a career as an architect has more opportunities than one might think. Architects
possess some proficiency in designing, engineering, managing, supervising and
coordinating with clients and builders.
Some example jobs could be an industrial designer, drafter, professor, construction
manager, landscape architect, urban planner, real estate appraiser or broker, interior
designer and many more. The median salary for architects is $73,090 USD.
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GRADUATE PATHWAY IN ARCHITECTURE
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
STANDARD PATHWAY - TWO SEMESTERS
STANDARD PATHWAY DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS
START DATES
• Fall: August 19, 2015
• credit hour program
• 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
• credit hours remaining towards degree
PROGRAM INFORMATION
STANDARD PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
* ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Architecture*
(pre-professional)
EAP 1850
English for International Students 1
6
Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
0
Students entering the program must have passing
grades in the following courses:
• 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
ARC 6398
Intro to Community Urban Design
3
ARC 5731
Architecture History I
3
• Language proficiency test:
∙ TOEFL iBT 65-78
∙ IELTS 5.5–6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0)
∙ PTEA 44–52
∙ Completion of Academic English Level 5
∙ INTO Password Test Level 6
**Please see additional entry requirements
TOTAL
SEMESTER 2
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
English for International Students 2
6
• Minimum 3.25 GPA in Pathway
Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
0
• At least one A grade in core graduate
Architecture History II
3
courses, and no grade lower than B
Graduate Level Elective
3
• No Incomplete or Withdraw grades
ARC 5732
TOTAL
12
START DATES
• Fall: August 19, 2015
• credit hour program
• 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
• credit hours remaining towards degree
SEMESTER 1
CREDIT HOURS
Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
0
ARC 6398
Intro to Community Urban Design
3
• 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
ARC 5256
Design Theory
3
Graduate Level Elective
3
∙ TOEFL iBT 79+ ∙ IELTS 6.5+ ∙ PTEA 53+
TOTAL
UNIVERSITY DIRECT ENTRY
START DATES
• Fall: August 24, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINES
• Fall: Feb. 1
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Architecture*
(pre-professional)
• 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
• Language proficiency test:
∙ TOEFL iBT 79+ ∙ IELTS 6.5+ ∙ PTEA 53+
**Please see additional entry requirements
• 1 page statement of academic/professional intent
• 3 letters of recommendation
ONLY 5 PLACES AVAILABLE INTO USF and the
USF College of The Arts is partnering together in
a search for the world’s most talented architects.
For the 2015–2016 academic year, only five places
for the Architecture graduate Pathway are available.
In addition to meeting all entry requirements, the
student’s portfolio will be reviewed by School of
Architecture faculty to determine eligibility.
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**Please see additional entry requirements
UNIVERSITY DIRECT ENTRY
• GRE on file
NOTES
COURSE TITLE
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Architecture*
(pre-professional)
• Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
EAP 1851
ACCELERATED PATHWAY DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS
• Language proficiency test:
• Physics
12
ACCELERATED PATHWAY - ONE SEMESTER
ACCELERATED PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Calculus
** Depending on student’s academic background,
the program could take anywhere from 51 to
91 credit hours. This will be decided at point of
admission.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
In addition to the application, students must submit:
PORTFOLIO Students are required to submit a
portfolio for admission to the program. You can
find more information at arch.usf.edu/the-school/
resources/forms-policies/
• Official transcripts
• Statement of intent
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Portfolio of design and creative work (while work completed in a
professional capacity is welcomed, academic work is preferred as primary
portfolio content)
These courses are generally delivered through
the INTO USF Center and are for Pathway
students only.
VISIT: http://arch.usf.edu/the-school/academics/graduate-m-arch/
ONLY 5 STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE PATHWAY EACH FALL. ALL PORTFOLIOS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 1; ADMISSIONS DECISIONS WILL BE
MADE BY MARCH 15. STUDENTS CANNOT APPLY TO ACADEMIC ENGLISH FIRST BEFORE THIS PROGRAM.
ABOUT INTO USF
ABOUT THE PATHWAY
INTO USF’s Pathway programs are ideal for international
students who need additional English language and academic
preparation before continuing to a degree program at a U.S.
university. In addition, our English language programs can help
students acquire the English language skills for university study
at USF and attain academic, professional, personal goals.
Pathway highlights include:
• Up to 40 hours of GRE/GMAT preparation
• Integration with American and international students
• Full access to all university facilities and amenities
• Dedicated academic advisor and progression advisor to
help facilitate transition to the university
• Small class sizes
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