Concurrent Master's Degrees

Program Overview | How Concurrent Degrees Work | Curriculum & Timeline | Concurrent Degree Options

Graduates of concurrent master’s degree programs in Architecture and Interior Architecture emerge as highly skilled designers prepared to address both broad and specialized design challenges, including:

  • Site and spatial composition
  • Detailing and materiality
  • Sustainability and environmental analysis
  • Collaborative and interdisciplinary processes
program overview
  • Students currently enrolled in the Master of Architecture (MArch) or Master of Interior Architecture (MIArch) programs may meet with their academic advisor to request enrollment in a concurrent master’s degree option.
  • This accelerated pathway allows students to pursue a second accredited professional degree, either: 
    • Interior Architecture (CIDA‑accredited), or
    • Architecture (NAAB‑accredited).
  • Graduate students who do not pursue a full concurrent degree may still take select coursework across disciplines, offering valuable interdisciplinary exposure.
How concurrent degrees work
  • Students apply to one degree program first (MArch or MIArch), followed by a separate application to the second master’s program.
  • Concurrent degree pathways are designed with overlapping coursework, enabling students to: 
    • Complete studio and course credits for both degrees efficiently
    • Earn two master’s degrees with streamlined requirements
  • Additional concurrent master’s degree opportunities may be available in other academic fields beyond those listed here.
curriculum & timeline
  • Students may begin the program as either an Architecture or Interior Architecture graduate student.
  • The curriculum offers a clear and structured path within the College of Design.
  • Students without advanced placement who complete 14 studios can finish both degrees in a minimum of four years, including summer coursework.
concurrent degree options

A separate application process applies for concurrent degree enrollment. Students are encouraged to connect with an advisor early to plan their academic path.