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Graduate School of Architecture 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 . Brenda Scheer, AIA, AICP. Associate Dean for Student Issues, Peter B. Atherton Faculty Professors. P. Goss, T. Kass, K. Matsubayashi, W. Miller, A. Serrato-Combe. Professors Emeriti. R. Bliss, S. Crawley, C. Inoway, E. Smith. Associate Professors. J. Bermudez, M. Bradley, T. Carter, R. Young. Associate Professor Emeriti. G. Hasimoto Assistant Professors. L. Henry-Benham, K. Smith, P. Tripeny. Adjunct Professors. M. Shoji. Adjunct Associate Professor. Peter Atherton. Adjunct Assistant Professors. R. Borgenicht, C. Coburn, S. Crane, M. Jakovcev-Ulrich, J. Jones, P. McDonough, R. Roper. Research Assistant Professor. J. Agutter, S. Kasahara. Assistant Professors (Lecturer). A. Smith. Adviser. 235 Architecture Building, 581-8254 The program in 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 from the Architecture office and on the school's Web site. Undergraduate Program 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 adviser 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
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)
Year 4 Professional Courses ARCH 4010 Architectural Design Studio III (5)
* In order to receive credit toward the major for this course, it must be taken after admission to the major. 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 dean, 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 dean. 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 Graduate 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 581-8254. In addition to financial aid available through the Office of Financial Aid of the University, the Graduate School of Architecture offers limited scholarship assistance to students in the final year of the major only. Applications for scholarships are received by the school and awards made at the end of the academic year for the next academic year. 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 the Graduate School of 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 Graduate 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. Most states require that an individual intending to become an architect hold an accredited degree. There are two types of degrees that are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB): (1) the Bachelor of Architecture (not offered at the University of Utah), which requires a minimum of five years of study, and (2) the Master of Architecture (offered at the University of Utah), which requires a minimum of three years of study following an unrelated bachelor's degree or two years following a related preprofessional bachelor's degree. These professional degrees are structured to educate those who aspire to registration/licensure as architects. The four-year, preprofessional degree (such as the B.S. in architectural studies offered by the University of Utah), where offered is not accredited by NAAB. The preprofessional degree is useful for those who want a foundation in the field of architecture, as preparation for either continued education in a professional-degree program or for employment options in architecturally related areas. Admission and Placement. Students may enter the Master of Architecture program from several different backgrounds:
should submit a portfolio, two letters of recommendation, and a written statement of purpose directly to the Graduate School of Architecture, in addition to submitting an Application for Admission to Graduate School and required documentation to the University. Required Course Work
Advanced Study in Architecture (M.S. in Architectural Studies). The program is particularly appropriate as a post-professional degree in architecture. More specific discussion of program structure may be found on the Graduate School of Architecture's Web site. Applicants will hold a professional degree in architecture or an allied field. They should submit a portfolio, two letters of recommendation, and a written statement of purpose directly to the Graduate 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 Graduate 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 dean will result in dismissal from the program. No graduate course may be repeated without prior written permission of the dean. 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 Graduate 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 number of hours taken for students in the M.Arch. and M.S. programs. Full information is available at 581-8254. In addition to financial aid available through the Office of Financial Aid of the University, the Graduate 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 Graduate School of Architecture. Applications for teaching assistantships and scholarships are received and awards made at the end of the academic year for the next academic year. |
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