Master of Architecture (MArch)

OVERVIEW

The professional Master of Architecture degree (M.Arch.) is comprised of three tracks: the M.Arch. I (96 credit hours / 3-1/2 years), M.Arch. II (60 credit hours / 2 years), and M.Arch. A.S. (Advanced Standing) (40 credit hours / 1-1/2 years) tracks. Full-time academic status is expected in all programs.

Each curricular program offers full use of the School’s facilities and labs, a close working relationship with accessible faculty and staff, and a wealth of knowledge and backgrounds given the diverse interests of the graduate student population. The School stresses the importance of making in addition to theoretical discourse; hence students have full use of wood, metal, computer, and digifab workshops; equipped with the latest equipment to allow research, exploration, and innovation.

Contact with the profession is also emphasized, and the School maintains various programs and visits from local and national practitioners. An extensive lecture series involving recognized designers and thinkers further enhances the educational environment as well as provides exposure to contemporary issues. The School is one of the first NAAB and NCARB approved programs to offer the Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (iPAL) pathway to its graduate students.

Graduate study in the School of Architecture includes not only on-campus coursework, but also travel and research opportunities. Many studios take field trips during the semester to learn from regional and national cities, such as New York, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, and Los Angeles. The School of Architecture also participates in several international exchange programs and has offered summer travel and study programs in Italy, Central Europe, Japan, China, and elsewhere to broaden students’ global understanding to further inform their academic experience.

M.ARCH OPTIONS

The M.Arch. is a NAAB-accredited program that prepares students for professional practice and other career paths in architecture. There are three points of entry to the M.Arch. program based on a student’s previous degree, including the M.Arch I, M.Arch. II, and M.Arch. A.S. (Advanced Standing). Prospective students should indicate to which track they are applying in their application.

M.Arch. I

The three and a half year M.Arch. I curriculum is open to students whose previous degree is outside the field of architecture. The M.Arch. I curriculum involves three primary components: 1) the first year (including a summer session that follows the first year) focuses on establishing a strong foundation in fundamental design skills, architectural history and theory, building-to-site relationships, and introductory building and computational technologies; 2) the second year focuses on advanced and topical design issues and their relationship to building systems as well as advanced studies in history, theory, and building technology; and 3) the third year emphasizes integrated design, professional practice, and electives. The concluding experience incorporates a design research diploma project.

M.Arch. II

The two-year M.Arch. II curriculum serves students who have already completed a four-year degree program in architecture at a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited institution. The courses and options within M.Arch. I and M.Arch. II are similar, but the prior education in an NAAB program for M.Arch. II students allows the completion of the degree in two years.

The M.Arch. II curriculum is tailored through the advising process to the previous educational background of the students and to their individual professional and research goals. The program involves two primary components: 1) the first year focuses on advanced building design and topical design studios, as well as advanced studies in history, theory, computation, and building technologies; and 2) the second year focuses on building design integration, specialization through electives, and a final design research diploma project.

M.Arch. A.S.

The 12-month M.Arch. A.S. (Advanced Standing) curriculum at UNC Charlotte is designed for School of Architecture undergraduate degree holders who have established a strong record of academic achievement in their four years of study. The track is earned in three semesters (40 credit hours) and, paired with the UNC Charlotte B.A. in Architecture degree, designed to meet National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited standards.

The program involves two primary components: 1) an intensive first semester summer program that acts as a threshold to graduate level inquiry, and 2) a final year that focuses on building design integration, specialization through electives, and a final design research diploma project.

dual degree options

Students in the Master of Architecture may wish to combine their professional architecture studies with graduate work in other programs. Options within the School of Architecture include dual degrees with the Master of Urban Design, MS in Architecture – Critical Heritage Studies, MS in Architecture – Design Computation, and MS in Architecture – Sustainable Building Technology. In addition, students may pursue a dual Master of Architecture and MS in Information Technology. For more information, see the SoA Graduate Dual Degrees.

Applicants interested in a dual degree should apply separately to each program. Please check our frequently asked questions section below and visit our Graduate Admissions page for more information about the application requirements and process.

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 (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)

Fall 2 (15 Credit Hours)

  • ARCH 5203 – Architectural History III (3)
  • ARCH 5604 – Computational Methods (3)
  • ARCH 5600 – Critical Approaches to Heritage (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 7102 – Topical Design Studio (6)

Summer 2 (3-9 credits)

  • ARCH 6400 – Heritage Internship (3)
  • Study Abroad (0-6)

Fall 3 (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 3 (15 credit hours)

  • ARCH 5206 – Professional Practice (3)
  • ARCH 7104 – Diploma Studio (6)
  • ARCH 6600 – Heritage Colloquium (2)
  • ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)

Fall 4 (3-9 credit hours)

  • Directed heritage electives from approved list (9)

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 7101 – 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 (16 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 (3)

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 (115 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 7101 – 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 (16 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 (3)

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 (115 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)

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