California State University
“Gateway to Opportunity, Golden Future Ahead”
About California State University
| Program Name | Details | |
|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies Bachelor Introduces the fundamental ordering systems of architecture, form, space, tectonics, and program, and their relationships to political, social, and cultural constructs. It provides an understanding of architecture and urban design as a humanist discipline and preparation for graduate professional studies. | 2 years (begins in junior year) English Not specified Deadline: Not specified | |
Master of Architecture (MArch) Master A NAAB-accredited program that prepares students for professional practice. M. Arch. students may also pursue a concurrent degree in Urban Planning (M. Arch. / M.U.R.P.). | 3 years English Not specified Deadline: Not specified | |
Master of Arts in Architecture (MA) Master Prepares students for research and teaching in fields related to architecture and urban design. The programs produce students whose scholarship aims to provoke and operate within architecture's public, professional, and scholarly constituencies. | 2 years English Not specified Deadline: January 6, 2026 (for Fall 2026 matriculation) | |
Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design (M.S. AUD) Master A post-professional degree that combines theory and practical applications in collaboration with industry partners. M.S. AUD students hold a profession five-year undergraduate degree in architecture or the foreign equivalent. | 1 year English Not specified Deadline: Not specified | |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture PhD An advanced research degree organized around current scholarly debates. The programs produce students whose scholarship aims to provoke and operate within architecture's public, professional, and scholarly constituencies. | 6 years (average) English Not specified Deadline: January 6, 2026 (for Fall 2026 matriculation) |
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California State University is Gateway to Opportunity, Golden Future Ahead
California State University provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, Master of Architecture (MArch), Master of Arts in Architecture (MA), Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design (M.S. AUD), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture.
California State University is situated in Los Angeles, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.
