2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

Architecture, M.Arch.

 

Program Coordinator:  David Mohney, FAIA                  

Office: Hutchinson Hall, Dean’s Office J-205                                                               

Phone:  908-737-4772                                                                    

Email:  dmohney@kean.edu                                                      

Program Description

The Kean University professional program in architecture emphasizes knowledge of humanist values as they impact contemporary design.  It promotes the acquisition of comprehensive design skills that are made manifest through both cognition and representation.  The program addresses the increasing level of professional design services required in the 21st century, and the increasing globalization of architectural design.  It utilizes its two locations in major urban areas as resources for access to professional employment and training.

The program follows the 4+2 model for a professional degree in Architecture: a 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Architectural Studies, followed by a 2-year professional Master of Architecture degree.  It consists of 193-195 total credit hours and allows 18 credit hours for minors or concentrations within the discipline.  Fifty-four credit hours are at the graduate level. Kean’s requirement for 35 credit hours of general studies courses as a component of the baccalaureate degree is acceptable to NAAB provided the degree structure remains the 4+2 model.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

  • Portfolio Review
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Architectural Studies or equivalent
  • 3.0 cumulative grade point average (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Professional Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports

Prerequisite Coursework

Students with an undergraduate degree other than Architecture will need a transfer credit evaluation by the Architecture Graduate Program Coordinator. Additional coursework may be required.

Program Requirements

  • 54 credits
  • 12 core courses (42 credits)
  • Four elective courses (12 credits)

Degree Requirements

Required Courses 42

ARCH 5109STUDIO 9: COMPLEX PROGRAM II

6

ARCH 5110STUDIO 10: TRAVEL OPTION

6

ARCH 5209HISTORY 9: HISTORY/THEORY SEMINAR

3

ARCH 5210HISTORY 10: THESIS RESEARCH SEMINAR

3

ARCH 5404BUILDING SYSTEMS II

3

ARCH 5501PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I

3

ARCH 5502PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II

3

ARCH 6111STUDIO 11: COMPREHENSIVE

6

ARCH 6112STUDIO 12: THESIS

6

ARCH 6405BUILDING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION III

3

Electives 12


Electives 12

Possible Elective Topics:

 

  • Advanced Visual Representational Skills
  • Idea as Model: Advanced 3-D Representation
  • Digital Fabrication Skills
  • Topics in Historic Architecture
  • Case Studies in Regional Architecture
  • Topics in Contemporary Architecture
  • Local Culture and Traditions in Architecture
  • Regional Scale and Infrastructure
  • Energy Conscious Architecture and Planning
  • History and Traditions of American Landscape Architecture
  • History and Traditions of Global Landscape Architecture
  • History and Traditions of Regional Landscape Architecture
  • Public Infrastructure and Design
  • Design of Objects: Furniture
  • Case Studies in Infrastructure Design
  • Global Urban Design Models

 

  • Global Housing Case Studies
  • Case Studies in Advanced Building Envelope
  • Case Studies in Advanced Building Ethics
  • Planning Systems
  • Advanced Building Materials Development
  • Large-Scale Building Types
  • Theory and Technology
  • Language and Architecture
  • Painting and Architecture
  • Emerging Building Types
  • Advanced Research Methods in Architecture
  • Advanced Topics in Urbanism
  • Local Practices
  • Integration of Industrial Design and Architecture
  • Graphic Design and Architecture
  • Interior Design and Architecture
  • Theory and Analysis of Place

Total Credit Hours: 54