Master of Architecture Six Studio Track

This track is for students without a background in architecture.

105 Credit Hour Course Curriculum


If you are a student without a pre-professional degree, this track enables you to pursue a professional Master of Architecture degree in a minimum of three years. 

The Six Studio Track curriculum for the M.Arch program is divided into six major components totaling 105 semester hours in residence at University of Colorado Denver.

Course TypeSemester Hours Required
Design Studios and Seminar39 semester hours
Representational Studies6 semester hours
Historical/Cultural Studies12 semester hours
Technological Studies21 semester hours
Professional Studies12 semester hours
Electives15 semester hours
A wide array of electives in these areas allows you to tailor your graduate studies to your interests. Of 15 general elective semester hours, nine must be fulfilled with courses taken in the Architecture Department. Students may choose to take elective courses in the summer session. It is highly suggested that students use the summers to study abroad or participate in a professional internship.
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