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
Electives 12
Possible Elective Topics:
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- 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
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- 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
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Total Credit Hours: 54