Degree Requirements | Non-Studio Requirements | Studio Requirements | Sample Curriculum Outline
Degree Overview
The master of science degree allows students to complete advanced research or design work that builds on an existing professional degree. This degree allows students to focus on a research thesis or a design thesis. This is a non-professional degree. Learn more about what our faculty members are researching by reading their profiles or browsing the Guide to Research + Creative Practice.
Degree Requirements (45 Minimum Credits)
- Professional Coursework (Non-Studio)
- Architectural Design (Studios)
MS in Architecture students may choose to add one of the following optional Specializations or Graduate Certificates to their degree:
- Architectural Technology (Eugene campus only)
- Housing (Eugene campus only)
- Interior Architecture (Eugene campus only)
- Historic Preservation (Portland campus only)
- Urban Architecture and Urban Design (Portland campus only)
- Ecological Design Certificate
- Technical Teaching Certificate
Further details on completing these specializations and certificates are available with the departmental academic advisor.
Courses
Professional Coursework (minimum 45 credits)
MS students may select any number of courses and are strongly recommended to take both research methods courses.
ARCH 601 Research
4–8 Credits
ARCH 617 Built Environment Design and Theory
4 Credits
ARCH 620 Research Methods in Sustainable Design
4 Credits
ARCH 633 History of Sustainable Design
4 Credits
ARCH 678 Advanced Research Methods in Sustainable Design
4 Credits
Electives
Below is a list of advanced seminar courses that may assist students in their thesis. Graduates have additional readings, end-of-term paper requirements, comprehensive analysis, research presentations, and/or additional time with the instructor.
ARCH 535 Priciples of Urban Design
ARCH 537 Theory of Urban Design II
ARCH 595 Daylighting
ARCH 596 The Window
ARCH 598 Energy Scheming
ARCH 510 Experimental Course: Housing Design
ARCH 510 Experimental Course: High-Performance Buildings
ARCH 510 Experimental Course: Postoccupancy Evaluation
ARCH 605 Reading and Conference
ARCH 606 Special Problems
ARCH 608 Colloquium
AAAP 510 Experimental Course: Adaptive Reuse Seminar (Portland only)
AAAP 510 Experimental Course: Preservation and Transportation (Portland only)
AAAP 510 Experimental Course: Preservation Economics (Portland only)
AAAP 510 Experimental Course: Preservation Technology: Masonry (Portland only)
AAAP 510 Experimental Course: Preservation Technology Woods and Metals (Portland only)
AAAP 510 Experimental Course: Historic American Buildings Survey—Historic American Engineering Record Documentation
AAAP 510 Experimental Course: American Architecture from a Preservation Perspective I, II, III
Technical Teaching Courses
ARCH 602 Supervised College Teaching
ARCH 661 Teaching Technical Subjects in Architecture
ARCH 690 Teaching Technology in Architectural Design
Sample Curriculum Outline
This sequence serves as a sample guide for how a student might prograss over a four-term period. The exact sequence of courses taken will depend on the program of study by each student, course availability, and potential teaching commitments. Many students take five to six terms for completion.
Year One
FALL TERM
10 Credits
ARCH 601 Research
4 Credits
ARCH 620 Research Methods in Sustainable Design
ARCH 661 Teaching Technical Subjects in Architecture
WINTER TERM
11 Credits
ARCH 601 Research
Elective
Elective
SPRING TERM
15 Credits
ARCH 601 Research
ARCH 678 Advanced Research in Sustainable Design
4 Credits
Elective
4 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Year Two
FALL TERM
9 Credits
ARCH 503 Thesis
9 Credits