Advanced Standing Degree Requirements

M.ARCH ADVANCED STANDING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

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

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - 6 HOURS
* Professional Practice
* Site Design

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

VERTICAL STUDIOS - 6 HOURS
Vertical Studio

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

BUILDING SYSTEMS - 6 HOURS
*Environmental Controls: Heat, Air and Water OR Light, Sound and Electricity
*Structures II

REQUIRED ELECTIVES - 18 HOURS
Advanced History Elective
Advanced Theory Elective
Open Electiveor MDS Preparation
Open Elective2
Open Elective2
Open Elective2

TOTAL HOURS - 60

^ 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.
1 Must complete MDS Preparation in the preceding semester
As approved by Graduate Adviser. 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.