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Master of Architecture + Master of Urban Design

MArch professional accredited by NAAB

Graduate students interested in an advanced preparation in Architecture with a specialization in Urban Design may apply for admission to the MArch Professional & MUD Dual Degree Program.
Like the MUD, the program is offered at the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative in downtown Cleveland.

Study Abroad Option

The program is also offered with a Study Abroad Option, with a first Fall semester based in Florence (Italy) at KSU facility Palazzo Cerchi.

  • Financial Aid is available for this option.

 

FIRST YEAR


Fall Semester
ARCH 60101 Graduate Design Studio 1 (6)
Architecture within the Urban Context
ARCH 60301 Theories of Architecture (3)
In-depth Investigations on Contemporary Architectural Theories
ARCH 55705 Forces That Shape Cities (3)
Economic, social and political factors in the making of cities, in a historical perspective
ARCH 65102 Urban Systems (3)
Analysis of housing, commercial sector, open spaces, transportation and infrastructure


Total 15
 

Fall Semester (if taken in Florence/Study Abroad)

ARCH 60101 Graduate Design Studio 1 (6)
Architecture within the Urban Context
ARCH 60301 Theories of Architecture (3)
In-depth Investigations on Contemporary Architectural Theories
ARCH 55705 Forces That Shape Cities (3)
Economic, social and political factors in the making of cities, in a historical perspective
ARCH 66995 ST: Field Study on European Cities (3)
Analysis of urban spatial relationships through on-site investigations with field-trips in Euorope
ARCH 55707 Representation in Design (1)


Total 15
 
Spring Semester
ARCH 60703 Urban Design Studio III (6)
Urban Design explorations in the making of new places, communities & urban landscapes
ARCH 65001 Professional Practice: (2)
Real Estate & Development
ARCH 65002 Professional Practice: (2)
Leadership & Ethics
ARCH 65003 Professional Practice: (3)
Contract & Planning Law
ARCH 65004 Professional Practice: (3)
Office & Financial Management
ARCH 65632 Urban Ecology (1)


Total 17
 
SUMMER
Intersession [3 Weeks]
ARCH 60150 Project Programming (3)
Research & Program for 60103


Summer Session II [8 Weeks]
ARCH 60103 Graduate Design Studio 3 (9)
Master Project in Areas of Concentration


Total 12
 
SECOND YEAR


Fall Semester
ARCH 60705 Capstone Project Preparation (3)
Research & Program for 60704
ARCH 66995 ST: Professional Practice Workshop (1)
ARCH 65101 Community Development Process (1)
ARCH 66995 ST: Community Design Charrette (1)
ARCH xxxxx elective (*) (2)


Total 8
 
Spring Semester
ARCH 60704 Urban Design Studio IV (9)
Independent Urban Design project, with an Advisor
PDD 623 Urban Development & Finance (**) (3)
Professional Practice Topic


Total 12

 


 
 
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