Degree Requirements

PREREQUISITES 
^ One semester of Calculus
^^ One semester of Physics for Non-Technical Majors [non-calculus based]

SUMMER 
Introductory Studio
Architectural Drawing

PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION - 12 HOURS
* Digital Drawing & Fabrication
~Technical Communications
* Professional Practice
* Site Design

HISTORY AND THEORY - 12 HOURS
** World Architecture: Origins to 1750
** World Architecture: Industrial Revolution to the Present
* Architectural Theory: Contemporary Issues
* Architectural Theory: Historical Overview

CORE STUDIOS - 18 HOURS
Vertical Studio
Horizontal Studio
Vertical Studio

ADVANCED STUDIOS - 18 HOURS
Integrative Studio
Advanced Studio
Advanced Studio or Master's Design Study [MDS]¹ 

BUILDING SYSTEMS - 15 HOURS
* Environmental Controls: Heat, Air and Water
* Environmental Controls: Light, Sound and Electricity
* Construction 
* Structures I
* Structures II

REQUIRED ELECTIVES - 15 HOURS
Advanced History Elective
Advanced Theory Elective
Open Elective ² or MDS Preparation
Open Elective²
Open Elective ²

TOTAL HOURS - 96

^ May be completed in the first year of the program upon approval by Graduate Advisor 
^^ Must be completed before enrolling at UTSOA
* May be waived based on an undergraduate course. Replace with an ARC elective
** May be waived based on an undergraduate course. Replace with an Advanced History Elective
~ May be waived based on work experience. Replace with an ARC elective
1 Must complete MDS Preparation in the preceding semester
² As approved by Graduate Advisor. All must be related to professional development.
No more than two electives may be taken outside the School of Architecture.
Electives taken outside the School of Architecture may be taken on a credit/no credit basis.