Duration

1 year

Starting Date

January, June, August

Tuition Fee

$ 17,982 per full

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

The Architecture degree from Kent State University fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs. Master coursework affords opportunities for inquiry in architecture through the introduction of traditional scholarly research methods as well as approaches to research through design in a studio setting. Professional practice courses are paired with theory seminars and elective classes in areas of digital technology, building sciences and history to provide a comprehensive exposure to professional opportunities and a broad capacity for considering and postulating architecture in innovative ways.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Increase the level of intellectual discourse about architecture.
  • Demonstrate enhanced verbal, graphic and writing skills
  • Develop and enhance student’s research skills
  • Develop and enhance problem-solving and reasoning skills; an ability to critically analyze information and fundamental design skills
  • Understand the complexities of environmental design, including both technical and theoretical components
  • Develop management and leadership skills
  • Understand design and systems integration
  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically and to gather, record and apply relevant information
  • Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to international cultures
  • Understand different cultural perspectives, values, customs and traditions
  • Understand the principles of building programming, including assessment of user needs, review of precedents, an inventory of space requirements, site analysis and review of the relevant laws and standards

Courses included:

  • Graduate Design Studio
  • Project Programming
  • Theories of Architecture
  • Methods of Inquiry in Architectural Studies
  • Professional Practice: Real Estate and Development
  • Professional Practice: Contract and Planning Law
  • Professional Practice: Leadership, Ethics and Office Management
  • Special Topics in Architecture

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