Applicants need to apply to the Graduate School for admission to Ball State University. U.S. applicants must apply to Ball State University via the Graduate School. International applicants must apply to Ball State University via the Rinker Center for International Programs. All applicants need to submit required materials for admission to the Department of Architecture.
Degree requirements for the two-year (Concentration 1) MArch
All students must complete a minimum of 48 credits, consisting of a set of core seminar and architecture studios (30 credits); a minimum of one required building practices and technology seminar (3 credits); a minimum of one required critical thinking and representation seminar (3 credits); a minimum of four electives (12 credits); and an immersive away experience (0 credits).
Required courses in the two-year (Concentration 1) MArch
Building Practices and Technology seminar:
focuses on the technical aspects of design, systems, and materials and their application to architectural solutions and the impact of such decisions on the environment are well considered.
Building Practices and Technology seminar, 3 credits from
Critical Thinking and Representation seminar:
Graduates build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on the study and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental contexts. Graduates must also be able to use a diverse range of skills to think about and convey architectural ideas, including writing, investigating, speaking, drawing, and modeling.
Critical Thinking and Representation seminar, 3 credits from
Electives, 12 credits from
A minimum of four elective graduate courses are required; may include ARCH 590 (Independent Study) and ARCH 598 (Special Project in Architecture) and any graduate course at Ball State University approved by the graduate program director.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Degree Recap for Concentration 1
Core requirements (30 credits)
Building practices and technology (3 credits)
Critical thinking and representation (3 credits)
Electives (12 credits)
Immersive away experience (0 credits)
Total required graduate credit for the March Concentration 1: 48 crs
Degree requirements for three-year (Concentration 2) MArch
Students are admitted as graduate students on a conditional basis. They must complete a number of preparatory courses (maximum 52 undergraduate + 6 graduate credits) listed below. The number of preparatory courses required for successful completion is based upon evaluation of prior academic work. Upon completion, all students must complete a minimum of 48 graduate credits, consisting of a set of core seminar and architecture studio courses (30 credits); a minimum of one required building practices and technology seminar (3 credits); a minimum of one required critical thinking and representation seminar (3 credits); a minimum of four electives (12 credits); and an immersive away experience (0 credits).
Preparatory courses, 58 credits maximum (maximum 52 undergraduate + 6 graduate credits)
Undergraduate preparatory:
Total undergraduate preparatory courses potentially required (based on evaluation of prior academic work): 52 credits
Graduate preparatory:
| ARCH 500 | Architectural Design Studio | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total graduate preparatory courses potentially required (based on evaluation of prior academic work): 6 credits
Required courses in the three-year (Concentration 2) MArch
Building Practices and Technology seminar:
focuses on the technical aspects of design, systems, and materials and their application to architectural solutions and the impact of such decisions on the environment are well considered.
Building Practices and Technology seminar, 3 credits from
Critical Thinking and Representation seminar:
Graduates build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on the study and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental contexts. Graduates must also be able to use a diverse range of skills to think about and convey architectural ideas, including writing, investigating, speaking, drawing, and modeling.
Critical Thinking and Representation seminar, 3 credits from
Electives, 12 credits from
A minimum of four elective graduate courses are required; may include ARCH 590 (Independent Study) and ARCH 598 (Special Project in Architecture) and any graduate course at Ball State University approved by the graduate program director.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Degree Recap for Concentration 2
Preparatory graduate courses (6 credits)
Core requirements (30 credits)
Building practices and technology (3 credits)
Critical thinking and representation (3 credits)
Electives (12 credits)
Immersive away experience (0 credits)
Total required graduate credit for March Concentration 2: 54 crs