Architectural Technology Specialization

Requirements | Instructions

Architectural Technology Specialization¹ [16 Credits]

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Required Studio with Technical Focus

4 Credits

Choose one:

• ARCH 584 Architectural Design
• ARCH 585 Architectural Design I
• ARCH 586 Architectural Design II
• IARCH 586 Furniture Design

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Electives^2,3

12 Credits

Choose from: 

• ARCH 525 Building Information Modeling
• ARCH 572 Natural Building Systems and Materials
• ARCH 573 Advanced Mass Timber Design
• ARCH 576 Residential Construction
• ARCH 593M Passive Cooling
• ARCH 594M Passive Heating
• ARCH 598 High Performance Buildings Design
• ARCH 620 Research Methods in Sustainable Design
• ARCH 633 Fundamentals of Sustainable Design
• ARCH 601 Research
• IARC 572 Interior Finishes and Design Application
• IARC 573 Working Drawings in Interior Architecture
• IARC 592 Electric Lighting
• IARC 601 Research: [Topic]

¹ Any course substitutions require approval from the Director of Graduate Studies and the SAE advisor after the Specialization is declared and before course registration. Requests must include the course number, title, term, and reason for the substitution.

² Specialization electives courses on the list will count towards the 16 credits for the Specialization. One required advanced tech elective for the degree is included here.

³ Students may take any class with the attribute ARCT to count for electives in the Architectural Technology Specialization.

The University of Oregon Department of Architecture offers graduate specializations in focused academic and professional areas with a strong graduate‑level curriculum.

Graduate specializations are listed after the major on official university records and transcripts (not on the diploma) and are awarded upon graduation with the primary degree.

Eligibility

To earn a specialization, students must:

1. Be enrolled in the MArch or MS degree program in the Department of Architecture
2. Complete 16 credits of approved coursework
3. Earn a grade of B- or better, or P, in all specialization courses

Getting Started

1. Review the Division of Graduate Studies’ Pursuing a Graduate Specialization guidelines.
2. Plan your coursework using the approved course list.
3. Review past course offerings on the Department of Architecture current student site.

Students are expected to complete courses from the approved list or from subject area electives designated ahead of each term. Course substitutions are possible but require approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.

Completing the Specialization

1. Before your final term, schedule an appointment with the SAE Advisor. 
   • Example: For spring graduation, schedule no later than early March
2. Bring the following completed forms to your appointment: 
   • Specialization Requirements Form
     • Include term/year, credits, and grades for each course
   • Declaration of Graduate Specialization Form
     • Available on the Division of Graduate Studies website
3. Both forms must be approved by Friday of Week 2 of the graduation term.
4. Apply for graduation online and declare the specialization when prompted.

Notes

1. Earning a specialization is not required for graduation.  
2. You can earn both a certificate and a specialization if your schedule allows.
3. Talk with the SAE Advisor if you’re interested in completing more than one specialization.