Professional Degree

The Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) at NJIT is a post-baccalaureate program for qualified advanced students. The degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The program is directed to applicants who have earned a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or a graduate degree with no previous design courses or experience.

Candidates entering the Professional M. Arch. program complete a required core sequence in a minimum of two years, including mandatory minimum literacy in CAD applications. After completion of the core sequence, all graduate students enter the professional options sequence. Design studios are offered as options in a vertical arrangement, and additional elective courses complete the minimum requirements of the seven semester program of study.

A shortened program is available through advanced placement for applicants who have a pre-professional Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Architecture or another field directly related to architecture, or students who have a Bachelor of Architecture from a non-NAAB accredited program (all international students).

Admission Requirements

In addition to completing forms required by NJIT's Office of University Admissions, applicants must also submit to the School of Architecture supplementary application forms and materials. To ensure prompt consideration, students should request these materials from the graduate program in architecture at the time they first apply for admission to the university.

Applicants are expected to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0; Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required. Admission to the M. Arch. program is evaluated through consideration of the applicant's personal statement, letters of recommendation, design portfolio and previous academic and work experience. Applicants should demonstrate undergraduate course work in physics, calculus or calculus/statistics; those who lack the appropriate academic background will be expected to take equivalent course work before entering the second year of the M. Arch. program. TOEFL scores are required for all students from international colleges or universities.

Degree Requirements

The 97-credit program consists of a core sequence and an options sequence. There are required and elective courses within the options sequence. There are required and elective courses within the options sequence. Candidates are expected to complete the core sequence in a minimum of two years. Before registering for courses, all students must consult with the graduate advisor to plan an appropriate program of study.

 
Core Sequence (61 Credits)

Core courses in the M. Arch. represent the minimum background necessary to meet NAAB standards. If students demonstrate the they have already taken equivalent course work, degree credits for those courses are waived in the 97-credit total required for the program, and they then are given advanced placement.

 
61 credits as follows:

*pending approval

Options Sequence (36 Credits)

Required Courses
21 credits as follows:

**Arch 661, Directed Studies of Architecture (3 credits), is a prerequisite for
MARC 701, Master of Architecture Thesis, and is taken as an elective.


Elective Courses
15 credits as selected in consultation with the graduate advisor