Dual Degrees

Admission requirements

Prospective students should apply for and pay the application fee for both degrees in which they are interested, taking note to select the correct concentration for each degree, when applicable. Some documents, such as transcripts, will auto populate in the second application to facilitate this process. These two separate applications will be evaluated by the graduate admissions committee of each programs.

Students must be admitted to both programs by the published census date of the third semester (including Summer) of their studies.  No admission requirements established by the Graduate School or by either individual program may be waived. Students should see the individual admissions requirements of each program in the UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog.

plans of study

MArch / MUD

Any of the three Master of Architecture concentrations can be combined with the Master of Urban Design; however this dual degree works best for students in the MArch I or II concentrations. This combination links a professional design degree with a specialized degree focused on urban scale interventions to create meaningful public space for communities, neighborhoods, and cities.

For more information see the UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog.

The Graduate Program Directors for both the MArch, Dr. Mona Azarbayjani, and MUD, Dr. Ming-Chun Lee, will guide dual degree students to keep them on track for both programs; however, typical plans of study could look like the following for each MArch track:

PLAN of STUDY: MArch Advanced Standing / MUD – 64 credits

When completed together, a specified 9 credits of the 40-credit MArch Advanced Standing and specified 3 credits of the 36-credit Master of Urban Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 64-credit dual degree.

Summer 1 (10 Credit hours)

  • ARCH 7101 – Design Build Studio (6)
  • ARCH 6500 – Follow Up (4)

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • MUDD 6606 – GIS and Urban Mapping (3)
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 1 (12 Credit Hours)

  • MUDD 5601 – Community Planning Workshop (3)
  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)

Fall 2 (9 credit hours)

  • MUDD 6601 – Modern City (3)
  • MUDD 6101 – Urban Design Studio I (6)

Spring 2 (6 credit hours)

  • MUDD 6102 – Urban Design Studio II (6)

Summer 2 (12 credit hours)

  • MUDD 7120 – International Study (6)
  • MUDD 7102 – Urban Design Studio III (6)

64 Total Credit hours

PLAN OF STUDY: MArch II / MUD – 78 credits

When completed together, a specified 9 credits of the 60-credit MArch II and specified 3 credits of the 36-credit Master of Urban Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 78-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4203 should take MUDD 6601 – Modern City
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4604 should take ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • MUDD 6606 – GIS and Urban Mapping (3)
  • ARCH 7101  – Topical Design Studio (6)

Spring 1 (12 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4605 should take ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • MUDD 5601 –  Community Planning Workshop (3)

Fall 2 (6 credit hours)

  • MUDD 6101 – Urban Design Studio I (6)

Spring 2 (6 credit hours)

  • MUDD 6102 – Urban Design Studio II (6)

Summer 2 (12 credit hours)

  • MUDD 7120 – International Study (6)
  • MUDD 7102 – Urban Design Studio III (6)

Fall 3 (12-15 credit hours)

  • MUDD 6601 – Modern City (3) 
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 3 (12 credit hours)

  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)

78 Total Credit hours

PLAN of STUDY: MArch I / MUD – 114 credits

When completed together, a specified 9 credits of the 96-credit MArch I and specified 3 credits of the 36-credit Master of Urban Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 114-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5201 – Architectural History I (3)
  • ARCH 5601 – Materials (3)
  • ARCH 6602 – Representation II (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio (6)

Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5202 – Architectural History II (3)
  • ARCH 5602 – Environmental Systems (3)
  • ARCH 6603 – Representation II (3)
  • ARCH 6102 – Design Studio (6)

Fall 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
  • MUDD 6606 – GIS and Urban Mapping (3)
  • ARCH 7101  – Topical Design Studio (6)

Spring 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
  • MUDD 5601 –  Community Planning Workshop (3)
  • ARCH 7102 – Topical Design Studio (6)

Fall 3 (6 credit hours)

  • MUDD 6101 – Urban Design Studio I (6)

Spring 2 (6 credit hours)

  • MUDD 6102 – Urban Design Studio II (6)

Summer 2 (12 credit hours)

  • MUDD 7120 – International Study (6)
  • MUDD 7102 – Urban Design Studio III (6)

Fall 3 (15 credit hours)

  • MUDD 6601 – Modern City (3) 
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 3 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)

114 Total Credit hours

MArch / MS Critical Heritage Studies

Any of the three Master of Architecture concentrations can be combined with the Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Critical Heritage Studies; however this dual degree works best for students in the MArch I or II concentrations . This combination links a professional design degree with a specialized degree focused on exploring connections between the historic built environment, communities, and contemporary practice.

The Graduate Program Directors for both the MArch, Dr. Mona Azarbayjani, and the MS in Architecture, Dr. Emily Makas, will guide dual degree students to keep them on track for both programs; however, typical plans of study could look like the following for each MArch track:

PLAN of STUDY: MArch II / MS Architecture Critical Heritage Studies – 66 credits

When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 60-credit MArch II and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 66-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4203 may take ARCH 5204 – History Topics instead
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4604 may take ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • ARCH 5600 – Critical Approaches to Heritage (3)
  • ARCH 7101 – Topical Design Studio (6)

Spring 1 (16 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4605 may take ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)
  • Directed heritage elective from approved list (3)

Summer 1 (3-6 credits)

  • ARCH 6400 – Heritage Internship (3-6)
  • Study Abroad (3-6)

Fall 2 (15 credit hours)

  • HIST 6320 – Historic Preservation (3)
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 2 (14-17 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • ARCH 6600 – Heritage Colloquium (3)
  • Directed heritage elective from approved list (3-6)

66 Total Credit Hours

PLAN of STUDY: MArch I / MS Architecture Critical Heritage Studies – 102 credits

When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 96-credit MArch I and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 102-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5201 – Architectural History I (3)
  • ARCH 5602 – Materials (3)
  • ARCH 6602 – Representation I (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio Fundamentals (6)

Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5202 – Architectural History II (3)
  • ARCH 5603 – Environmental Systems (3)
  • ARCH 6603 – Representation II (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio Fundamentals (6)

Summer 1 (6 credit hours)

  • ARCH 6103 – Design Studio Options

Fall 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
  • ARCH 5303 – Structural Principles (3)
  • ARCH 7101 – Topical Design Studio (6)

Spring 2 (13 Credit Hours)

  • HIST 6320 – Historic Preservation (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
  • ARCH 5304 – Structural Systems (3)
  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)

Fall 3 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5600 – Critical Approaches to Heritage (3)
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 3 (14 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • ARCH 6600 – Heritage Colloquium (2)
  • Heritage elective from approved list (3)

Fall 4 (9 credit hours)

  • Heritage electives from approved list (6)
  • ARCH 6400 – Heritage Internship (3)

102 Total Credit hours

MArch / MS Design Computation

Any of the three Master of Architecture concentrations can be combined with the Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Design Computation; however this dual degree works best for students in the MArch I or II concentrations . This combination links a professional design degree with a specialized degree focused on exploring connections between contemporary architectural practice and computational strategies such as AI, VR, AR, human computer interaction, ubiquitous computing, gaming and visualization.

The Graduate Program Directors for both the MArch, Dr. Mona Azarbayjani, and the MS in Architecture, Dr. Emily Makas, will guide dual degree students to keep them on track for both programs; however, typical plans of study could look like the following for each MArch track:

PLAN of STUDY: MArch II / MS Architecture Design Computation – 66 credits

When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 96-credit MArch II and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 66-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4203 may take ARCH 5204 – History Topics instead
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4604 may take ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • ARCH 5611 – Computational Research Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7101 – Topical Design Studio (6)

Spring 1 (16 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4605 may take ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)
  • GRAD 6302 – Responsible Conduct of Research (3)

Fall 2 (15 credit hours)

  • HIST 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 2 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • Approved ARCH or DBSA Elective (3)
  • ARCH 7800 – Thesis Prep (3)

Summer or Fall 2 (6 credits)

  • ARCH 7900 – Thesis (6)

66 Total Credit hours

PLAN of STUDY: MArch I / MS Architecture Design Computation – 102 credits

When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 96-credit MArch I and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 102-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5201 – Architectural History I (3)
  • ARCH 5602 – Materials (3)
  • ARCH 6602 – Representation I (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio (6)

Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5202 – Architectural History II (3)
  • ARCH 5603 – Environmental Systems (3)
  • ARCH 6603 – Representation II (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio (6)

Summer 1 (6 credits)

  • ARCH 6103 – Studio (6)

Fall 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
  • ARCH 5611 – Computational Research Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7101 – Topical Design Studio (6)

Spring 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)
  • GRAD 6302 – Responsible Conduct of Research (2)

Fall 3 (15 credit hours)

  • HIST 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 3 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • Approved ARCH or ENGR Elective (3)
  • ARCH 7800 – Thesis Prep (3)

Summer or Fall 3 (6 credits)

  • ARCH 7900 – Thesis (6)

102 Total Credit hours

MArch / MS Sustainable Building Technology

Any of the three Master of Architecture concentrations can be combined with the Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Sustainable Building Technology; however this dual degree works best for students in the MArch I or II concentrations . This combination links a professional design degree with a specialized degree focused on exploring connections between contemporary architectural practice and sustainable strategies and technologies including performance-based design, innovative building systems integration, high performance building facades, air filtration systems, bio-inspired design, and new material technologies.

The Graduate Program Directors for both the MArch, Dr. Mona Azarbayjani, and the MS in Architecture, Dr. Emily Makas, will guide dual degree students to keep them on track for both programs; however, typical plans of study could look like the following for each MArch track:

PLAN of STUDY: MArch II / MS Architecture Sustainable Building Technology – 66 credits

When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 60-credit MArch II and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 66-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4203 may take ARCH 5204 – History Topics instead
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4604 may take ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • ARCH 6050 – Sustainability Research Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7101 – Topical Design Studio (6)

Spring 1 (16 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4605 may take ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)
  • GRAD 6302 – Responsible Conduct of Research (3)

Fall 2 (15 credit hours)

  • HIST 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 2 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • Approved ARCH or DBSA Elective (3)
  • ARCH 7800 – Thesis Prep (3)

Summer or Fall 2 (6 credits)

  • ARCH 7900 – Thesis (6)

66 Total Credit hours

PLAN of STUDY: MArch I / MS Architecture Sustainable Building Technology – 102 credits

When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 96-credit MArch I and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 102-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5201 – Architectural History I (3)
  • ARCH 5602 – Materials (3)
  • ARCH 6602 – Representation I (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio (6)

Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5202 – Architectural History II (3)
  • ARCH 5603 – Environmental Systems (3)
  • ARCH 6603 – Representation II (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio (6)

Summer 1 (6 credits)

  • ARCH 6103 – Studio (6)

Fall 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
  • ARCH 6050 – Sustainability Research Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7101 – Topical Design Studio (6)

Spring 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)
  • GRAD 6302 – Responsible Conduct of Research (2)

Fall 3 (15 credit hours)

  • HIST 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 3 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • Approved ARCH or ENGR Elective (3)
  • ARCH 7800 – Thesis Prep (3)

Summer or Fall 3 (6 credits)

  • ARCH 7900 – Thesis (6)

102 Total Credit hours

MArch / MSIT Human-Centered Design

Any of the three Master of Architecture concentrations can be combined with the Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Human-Centered Design ; offered by the Department of Software Information Systems in the College of Computing and Informatics. This combination links a professional design degree with a computer science degree for students with a programming background that are interested in a deeper exploration of software systems design, databases, and design prototyping.

More information can be found in the UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog.

The Graduate Program Directors for the MArch, Dr. Mona Azarbayjani, and the Graduate Program Coordinator for the MS in Information Technology, Katie Watson, will guide dual degree students to keep them on track for both programs; however, typical plans of study could look like the following for each MArch track:

PLAN of STUDY: MArch – Advanced Standing / MSIT Human-Centered Design – 52 credits

When completed together, a specified 9 credits of the 40-credit MArch Advanced Standing and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MSIT Human Centered Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 52-credit dual degree.

Summer 1 (10 Credit hours)

  • ARCH 6500 – Follow Up (4)
  • ARCH 7101 – Design Build Studio (6)

Fall 2 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)
  • ITIS 6300 – Human-Centered Design (3)

Spring 2 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • ITIS 6120 – Applied Databases (3)
  • ITCS 5122 – Visual Analytics (3)

Fall 3 (15 credit hours)

  • ITIS 5166 – Network-Based Application Development (3)
  • ITIS 5350 – Design Prototyping (3)
  • ITIS 5390 – Interaction Design Projects (3)
  • ITIS 6200 – Principles of Information Security and Privacy (3)
  • ITIS 6342 – Information Technology Project Management (3)
  • IT Project Capstone (0)

52 Total Credit hours

PLAN of STUDY: MArch II / MSIT Human-Centered Design – 66 credits

When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 60-credit MArch II and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MSIT Human Centered Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 66-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4203 should substitute ARCH 5204 – History Topics instead
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4604 should substitute ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics instead
  • ARCH 7101 – Topical Design Studio (6)
  • ITIS 6300 – Human-Centered Design (3)

Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
    • students with a BA in Architecture from UNC Charlotte that have taken ARCH 4605 should substitute ARCH 6306 – Tech Topics
  • ITCS 5122 – Visual Analytics (3)
  • ITIS 6200 – Principles of Information Security and Privacy (3)

Fall 2 (12 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)

Spring 2 (12 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • ITIS 6120 – Applied Databases (3)

Fall 3 (12 credit hours)

  • ITIS 5166 – Network-Based Application Development (3)
  • ITIS 5350 – Design Prototyping (3)
  • ITIS 5390 – Interaction Design Projects (3)
  • ITIS 6342 – Information Technology Project Management (3)
  • IT Project Capstone (0)

66 Total Credit hours

PLAN of STUDY: MArch I / MSIT Human-Centered Design – 102 credits

When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 96-credit MArch I and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MSIT Human Centered Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 102-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5201 – Architectural History I (3)
  • ARCH 5602 – Materials (3)
  • ARCH 6602 – Representation I (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio (6)

Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5202 – Architectural History II (3)
  • ARCH 5603 – Environmental Systems (3)
  • ARCH 6603 – Representation II (3)
  • ARCH 6101 – Design Studio (6)

Summer 1 (6 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 6103 – Design Studio Options

Fall 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7101 – Topical Design Studio (6)
  • ITIS 6300 – Human-Centered Design (3)

Spring 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5204 – Architectural History Topic (3)
  • ARCH 6306 – Technology Topic (3)
  • ARCH 5605 – Computational Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7102 – Design Studio (6)

Fall 3 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5305 – Building Systems Integration (3)
  • ARCH 7201 – Research and Design Methods (3)
  • ARCH 7103 – Integrated Studio (6)
  • ITCS 5122 – Visual Analytics (3)

Spring 3 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • ITIS 6120 – Applied Databases (3)
  • ITIS 6200 – Principles of Information Security and Privacy (3)

Fall 4 (12 credit hours)

  • ITIS 5166 – Network-Based Application Development (3)
  • ITIS 5350 – Design Prototyping (3)
  • ITIS 5390 – Interaction Design Projects (3)
  • ITIS 6342 – Information Technology Project Management (3)
  • IT Project Capstone (0)

102 Total Credit hours

MS Critical Heritage Studies / MUD

The Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Critical Heritage Studies can be combined with the Masters of Urban Design. The Heritage / Urban Design combination allows students to focus on community engaged research and design to improve neighborhoods and cities through thoughtful practice that builds on history and a sense of place. For MUD students, doing this combination can add as little as one semester to their curricular path and result in two degrees with minimal added investment.

The Graduate Program Directors for the MS in Architecture, Dr. Emily Makas, and for MUD, Dr. Ming-Chun Lee, will guide dual degree students to keep them on track for both programs; however, typical plans of study could look like the following:.

PLAN OF STUDY: MS Architecture – Critical Heritage Studies / Master of Urban Design

When completed together, a specified 6 credits of the 36-credit Master of Urban Design and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture Critical Heritage are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 51-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (12 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5600 – Critical Approaches to Heritage (3)
  • MUDD 6606 – GIS and Urban Mapping (3)
  • MUDD 6101 – Urban Design Studio I (6)

Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)
  • ARCH 6600 – Heritage Colloquium (2)
  • MUDD 5601 – Community Planning Workshop (3)
  • MUDD 6102 – Urban Design Studio II (6)

Summer 1 (12 credits)

  • MUDD 7120 – International Study (6)
  • MUDD 7102 – Urban Design Studio III (6)

Fall 2 (12 credit hours)

  • Heritage Elective (3)
  • HIST 6320 – Historic Preservation (3)
  • ARCH 6400 – Heritage Internship (3)

51 Total Credit hours

MS Critical Heritage Studies / MA Public History

The Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Critical Heritage Studies can be combined with the Masters of Arts in History with a concentration in Public History. The Heritage / Public History combination allows students to pursue interconnected, interdisciplinary coursework and allows time for an independent research thesis that is not part of the stand alone MS in Critical Heritage curriculum.

This dual degree seeks to expand the field of heritage and public history professionals as well as the histories and heritages preserved by providing training that situates historic preservation in a critical and transdisciplinary context, engages the global and local, diversifies approaches and practices, and promotes experiential learning, community engagement, and social and environmental sustainability.

The Graduate Program Director for the MS in Architecture, Dr. Emily Makas, and the Director of Public History, Dr. Tina Shull, will guide dual degree students to keep them on track for both programs; however, typical plans of study could look like the following for each MArch track.

MS Architecture – Critical Heritage Studies / MA History – Public History

When completed together, a specified 9 credits of the 36-credit Master of Arts in History Public History and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture Critical Heritage are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 48-credit dual degree.

Fall 1 (9 Credit Hours)

  • HIST 600x – Colloquium (3)
  • ARCH 5600 – Critical Approaches to Heritage (3)
  • HIST 6300 – Topics in Public History (3)

Spring 1 (9 Credit Hours)

  • HIST 600x – Colloquium (3)
  • HIST 6330 (3) – History in the Digital Age
  • HIST 6693 – Historiography & Methodology (3)

Summer 1 (3-9 credits)

  • ARCH 6400 – Heritage Internship (3)
  • Study Abroad (3-6)

Fall 2 (9 credit hours)

  • HIST 6320 – Historic Preservation (3)
  • HIST 6310 – Museum Studies (3)
  • HIST 6694 – Historical Writing (3)

Spring 2 (9 credit hours)

  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)
  • ARCH 6600 – Heritage Colloquium (2)
  • HIST 6xxx Elective (3)

Fall 3 (6-9 credit hours)

  • HIST 6999 – Thesis (6)
  • HIST 6xxx Elective (0-3)

48 Total Credit hours

MS Design Computation / MSIT Human-Centered Design

Any of the three Master of Architecture concentrations can be combined with the Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Human-Centered Design ; offered by the Department of Software Information Systems in the College of Computing and Informatics. This combination links a professional design degree with a computer science degree for students with a programming background that are interested in a deeper exploration of software systems design, databases, and design prototyping.

More information can be found in the UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog.

The Graduate Program Directors for the MArch, Dr. Mona Azarbayjani, and the Graduate Program Coordinator for the MS in Information Technology, Katie Watson, will guide dual degree students to keep them on track for both programs; however, typical plans of study could look like the following for each MArch track:

PLAN of STUDY: MS Design Computation / MSIT Human-Centered Design

When completed together, a specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture Design Computation and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MSIT Human Centered Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 42-credit dual degree.

Fall (12 credits)

  • ARCH 5611 – Computational Research Methods (3)
  • ITIS 6300 – Human-Centered Design (3)
  • ITIS 5166 – Network-Based Application Development (3)
  • ITCS 5122 – Visual Analytics (3)

Spring (12 credits)

  • ARCH 7800 – Pre-Thesis (3)
  • ARCH 7212 – Research Lab (4)
  • GRAD 6302 – Responsible Conduct of Research (2)
  • ITIS 5350 – Design Prototyping (3)

Fall (12 credits)

  • ITIS 6200 – Principles of Information Security and Privacy (3)
  • ITIS 6120 – Applied Databases (3)
  • ITIS 5390 – Interaction Design Projects (3)
  • ITIS 6342 – Information Technology Project Management (3)

Spring 2 (6 credits)

  • ARCH 7900 – Thesis (6)
  • IT Project Capstone (0)