College of Architecture + Planning

Office: 235 Architecture Building, (phone) 581-8254, (fax) 581-8217

Mailing Address: 375 S. 1530 E., Rm. 235, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0370

Web Address: www.arch.utah.edu

Director, School of Architecture, Patrick Tripeny, M.Arch.

Associate Professors.  J. Bermudez, P. Tripeny, R. Young.

Assistant Professor.  L. Henry-Benham, M. Locher, A. Mooney, J. Ruegemer, R. Smith.

Professor Lecturer.  P. Atherton.

Associate Professor Lecturer.  D. Scheer.

Research Assistant Professor.  J. Agutter.

Adjunct Professor.  M. Shoji.

Adjunct Assistant Professors. R. Borgenicht, R. Church, C. Coburn, D. Gardiner, L. Haslam, J. Jones, H. Louis, K. Nebeker, G. Tully.

Professors Emeriti. R. Bliss, S. Crawley, G. Hashimoto, R. Hermanson, T. Kass, K. Matsubayashi, B. Richardson, E. Smith.

Advisor. 235 Architecture Building, 585-5354, email: arch@arch.utah.edu

The study of Architecture brings together a community of students, faculty, and staff with a broad range of interests and expertise in creative design, building and computer technology, issues of social and ecological responsibility, and the scholarly study of the history and theory of the built landscape. In this wide range of interests is a common concern for constructing and maintaining the highest quality in our built and natural environments. To this end, the school offers academically and professionally oriented programs in several related fields, including a professionally accredited program in architecture. Digital Platform Requirements. All students entering or continuing within the architectural studies major or M.Arch. program must own and maintain their own computer platform and accompanying software within the school’s design studio setting. Specifications and specifics for use of the school’s network are available on the school’s Web site.

Degree. B.S. The undergraduate program in architectural studies is a preprofessional degree in architecture that provides an academic foundation from which an individual might develop a career in one of the many aspects of the building industry. For those seeking advanced work on the graduate level, it also provides a thorough preparation for the professionally accredited Master of Architecture. Please see the discussion under Professional Accreditation below.

Admission. Students who wish to major in architectural studies should first meet with the departmental undergraduate advisor to receive an orientation to the major.

Prearchitecture requirements. Any student who is interested in the architectural studies major may request to be classified as prearchitecture. During the freshman and sophomore years the prearchitecture student is encouraged to explore a variety of subject areas and methodologies of critical inquiry while simultaneously strengthening quantitative and writing skills. This process is further developed with course work which particularly strengthens the foundation study required for the architecture curriculum. The course work required of the prearchitecture student is that which completes the University and General Education requirements for graduation as well as the prearchitecture required courses. At the end of the sophomore year, the student makes application for admission to full major status in architectural studies. Resource limitations and accreditation requirements limit the number of students who can be accepted into the major each year. Admission is once annually through a competitive process. Upon admission to the major the student is immersed in a highly focused study of architecture beginning with basic skills and principles and building to an understanding of the many components which constitute the discipline of architecture. Major requirements are met through a four semester course of study during which a group of required, corequisite courses are taken each semester.

Requirements for the Major
74 credit hours
Pre-Architecture Courses
ARCH 1615 Intro to Architecture (3)
ARCH 2630 Design Workshop (3)
ARCH 1630 Architectural Graphics (3)
Basic Drawing (3)
MATH 1210 Calculus (4)
PHYS 2010 Physics (4)
PHYS 2020 Physics (4)

A higher level of calculus or physics may be substituted. Admission to the major in architectural studies is required before undertaking any upper division major requirements.
Admission is available once annually through a competitive process based on a mix of factors including GPA, curriculum, and portfolio. Students are referred to the Digital Platform Requirements.

Year 3 Professional Courses
ARCH 3010 Architectural Design Studio I (5)
ARCH 3011 Architectural Design Studio II (5)
ARCH 3050 Architectural Communication I (3)
ARCH 3051 Architectural Communication II (3)
ARCH 3210 Surv-World Architecture I (3)
ARCH 3211 Surv-World Architecture II (3)
ARCH 3371 Materials Construction (3)
ARCH 3850 Human Dimension in Design (3)

Year 4 Professional Courses
ARCH 4010 Architectural Design Studio III (5)
ARCH 4011 Architectural Design Studio IV (5)
ARCH 4051 Architectural Theory (3) [CW]
ARCH 4110 Architectural Determinants (3)
ARCH 4310 Architectural Structures I (3)
ARCH 4311 Architectural Structures II (3)
ARCH 4350 Environmental Controls I (3)
ARCH 4351 Environmental Controls II (3)

Special Requirements. All required prearchitecture courses must be taken for a letter grade and, if registered for more than once, the grade from the second registration will be used. No courses in the major may be repeated without the written permission of the director, and if repeated will carry restrictions for purposes of advancement to the graduate program. Students in the major not registering for the required courses each successive semester will be dropped from the major unless prior written permission is obtained from the director.

Residency requirements for the major consist of the required courses listed above for the junior and senior years. If any of these courses are waived based on previous academic work, they must be replaced with another approved course. Course work more than ten years old may not be accepted toward a degree.

In major courses, a grade of B or better indicates that the work is appropriate as a foundation for graduate work in the architecture program. Grades of C+, C, C- indicate that the work meets a standard acceptable for undergraduate work but is not acceptable as a foundation for continuation at the graduate level.

All projects or other student work produced as part of an architecture class become the property of the School of Architecture and will be returned to students at the school’s discretion.

Students should also consult the Architecture Policy Handbook for additional procedures and requirements.

Costs and Financial Aid. A special program fee is assessed for each semester a student is registered in the architectural studies major. Full information is available at 585-5354. In addition to financial aid available through the Office of Financial Aid of the University, the School of Architecture offers limited scholarship assistance to students in the final year of the major only.

Graduate Program

Degrees. M.Arch., M.S. in architectural studies.

Programs. Graduate programs are offered in professional studies in architecture (professional degree) and advanced studies in architecture.

Special Admission Requirements. All students seeking admission to a program in  Architecture must meet admission requirements of The Graduate School as outlined under Admission in the Graduate Study section of this catalog. Equivalency of transferred work is determined by the School of Architecture. Students whose first language is not English must pass the TOEFL examination with a score of at least 550. Students are referred to Digital Platform Requirements.

M.Arch. Program. The professional program leading to the Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Degree prepares students for careers as licensed architects.

Professional Accreditation. In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted a 6-year, 3-year, or 2-year term of accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established educational standards.

Master’s degree programs may consist of a preprofessional undergraduate degree and a professional graduate degree that, when earned sequentially, constitute an accredited professional education. However, the preprofessional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.

Admission and Placement. Students may enter the Master of Architecture program from several different backgrounds:

Students who hold a B.S. in architectural studies from the University of Utah may be admitted to the Master of Architecture program as outlined under Degree Requirements below. Applicants need to submit an Application for Admission to Graduate School to the University before January 1st, and a portfolio in accordance with the portfolio guidelines found on the school’s Web site to the School of Architecture during the time frame also listed on the school’s Web site.

Students who completed a preprofessional degree in architecture at another university may be admitted to the Master of Architecture program as outlined under Degree Requirements below. If necessary, based on a portfolio, transcript review and possible diagnostic examination, some prerequisite work may be required. Applicants should submit a portfolio, two letters of recommendation, and a written statement of purpose directly to the School of Architecture, in addition to submitting an Application for Admission to Graduate School and required documentation to the University.

Students who hold a baccalaureate degree in a field other than architecture may be admitted to a three year plus one summer course of study, referred to as the 3+ Program, to obtain the Master of Architecture degree. Prior to admission, students need to have completed one course in calculus and a one year, trigonometry based, college level, general physics course. They should possess at least an introductory-level ability in drawing with emphasis in free hand sketching. They should also possess basic competency in word processing and spread sheet computer applications. Applicants should submit a portfolio, two letters of recommendation, and a written statement of purpose to directly to the School of Architecture, in addition to submitting an Application for Admission to Graduate School and required documentation to the University. Upon admission, the student registers for a group of intensive courses during the summer. The following fall and spring semesters, the student registers for courses that are similar to those listed above for the senior year of the B.S. degree in architectural studies. With the successful completion of those courses, the student then completes the requirements of the Master of Architecture program as outlined under Degree Requirements below.

Students who complete a full architecture program not accredited by NAAB (usually a foreign architecture degree) may be admitted to the Master of Architecture program as outlined under Degree Requirements below. If necessary, based on a portfolio, transcript review and possible diagnostic examination, some prerequisite work may be required. A minimum of four semesters in residence are required for the M.Arch. degree. Applicants should submit a portfolio, two letters of recommendation, and a written statement of purpose directly to the School of Architecture, in addition to submitting an Application for Admission to Graduate School and required documentation to the University.

Degree Requirements. The Master of Architecture program is predicated upon a strong preprofessional degree in architecture. The curriculum affords a degree of choice and flexibility where the graduate student is responsible for assembling, within certain guidelines, a program tailored to the individual’s interests and intentions. The M.Arch. curriculum is composed of several study areas. In most areas a choice of courses is offered. The student selects from these offerings to meet the amount of study required for the area. Three areas are exceptions to this pattern: Professional Practice, where a series of four session long courses are required; Final Project, and electives. Electives may be drawn from the offerings in architecture and planning as well as a broad list of graduate-level course offered by the University. Courses taken in the M.Arch study areas which exceed the number of courses required for the area also may be used as electives. Complete guidelines for electives are found in the Architecture Policy Handbook.

Required Course Work

*Must include one semester of 6015 during the first year of graduate work.

Advanced Study in Architecture (M.S. in Architectural Studies). The program is appropriate as a post-professional degree in architecture. More specific discussion of program structure may be found on the School of Architecture Web site. Applicants will hold a professional degree in architecture. They should submit a portfolio, two letters of recommendation, and a written statement of purpose directly to the School of Architecture, in addition to submitting an Application for Admission to Graduate School and required documentation to the University. If necessary, based on a portfolio, transcript review and possible diagnostic examination, some prerequisite work may be required. The student in conjunction with an advisory committee, designs a program of study in accordance with guidelines established by the University and School of Architecture.

Special Requirements. Students in all graduate programs are expected to make timely progress toward completion of their program. Timely progress is defined as completing the equivalent of three semester courses per semester; progress at less than this rate without prior written permission of the director will result in dismissal from the program. No graduate course may be repeated without prior written permission of the director. A student may not register for a course in any M.Arch. study area if they have incomplete work pending in that area. Students whose graduate GPA falls below established standards will be placed on probation; see the Architecture Policy Handbook for restrictions and requirements concerning probation. All projects or other student work produced as part of an architecture class become the property of the School of Architecture and will be returned to students at the school’s discretion.

Graduate students are encouraged to obtain architectural or allied office experience during the summer. Foreign students are expected to obtain 12 months of practical training, either as part-time work before graduation, full-time work following graduation, or a combination of the two.

Students should also consult the Architecture Policy Handbook for additional procedures and requirements.

Costs and Financial Aid. A tuition differential is assessed on the credit hours taken by students in the M.Arch. and M.S. programs. See Tuition Rate Schedules for architecture under Tuition and Fees on the University web site. In addition to financial aid available through the Office of Financial Aid of the University, the School of Architecture offers both teaching assistantships and scholarships to its graduate students. Approximately two thirds of graduate students receive some form of financial aid from the School. Applications for teaching assistantships and scholarships are received and awards made during spring semester for the next academic year.

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