PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The University of Florida’s Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program is a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited professional degree meeting the educational credential architects need to be licensed as a registered architect in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 2-year program offers three structured design studios, related support courses, and optional electives to meet the 52-credit hour requirement. During the second year of the program, students will develop a personal focus of study working individually with two faculty advisors (of their choosing). The faculty Chair and committee member will serve to guide the student’s development of a thesis design project referred to as Project-in-Lieu-of-Thesis (PILOT). Student may also select a written thesis option. Students are asked to considered themes of interest during the first year and then develop that into a focused study during a 2-course sequence, over two semesters, and then completed in the final semester of the program. Students applying to the program will follow one of three curricular tracks, as described below, based on their academic qualifications.
Portfolio: A portfolio of work is not required for admission M.Arch program for students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. However, to be considered for scholarships and teaching assistant positions, a portfolio of work is required as part of the application process and must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
The SoA Admissions Committee reviews all program applications and makes the final determination of acceptance and program status. When accepted into the Master of Architecture degree programs, students are assigned to one of the three curricular tracks and may be offered scholarships or teaching assistantship opportunities based on their standing and qualifications. Students will be notified of the terms of their acceptance by letter via email.
The Master of Architecture Degree comprises three tracks:
Track One (Advanced Program) is a 52-credit degree for students who’ve completed a pre-professional degree like our Bachelor of Design. It is typically completed in two academic years.
Track Two (Second Professional Degree) is a 30-credit degree for students who’ve completed an accredited professional degree. It is typically completed in one academic year.
Track Three (Core Program) is a 100-credit degree for students whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than architecture. It is typically completed in four academic years.
CITYLAB-ORLANDO
CityLab-Orlando is a self-funded education program that leads to a professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The degree is delivered in a blended delivery (online and face to face) format, utilizing hyflex technology.
JAXLAB
The low residency program at JaxLab CityLab-Jacksonville is a self-funded distance education program that leads to a professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The degree is delivered in a limited residency, blended delivery (online and face to face) format, utilizing hyflex technology. Forty-five percent of the program is delivered face-to-face. Face-to-face sessions occur in 2, 3, or 4-day “intensives” (depending on what stage a student is in the program) and are offered at the JaxLab studio, with online class meetings each week when not meeting face to face.
PROGRAM CONTACTS
David Rifkind, Ph.D., Director + Ivan H. Smith Endowed Professor; rifkind.david@ufl.edu
Bradley Walters, AIA, Associate Director of Graduate Programs + Edward M. “Ted” Fearney Endowed Associate Professor; bradley.walters@ufl.edu
Stephen D. Bender, AIA, Lecturer + Acting Director, CityLab-Orlando; sbender@ufl.edu
Nancy Clark, Associate Dean + Program Director, JaxLab; nmclark@ufl.edu
Cameron Jacques, Admissions Officer: Phone: (352) 294-1460; cjacques1@ufl.edu