Master of Architecture
Springfield, USA
Master degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Our setting within a small liberal arts university makes the Hammons School of Architecture program unlike any other. With a close-knit community of students, faculty, and alumni coupled with a curriculum that encourages exploration and community outreach, HSA students build a foundation that will support them throughout their careers.
Effective Curriculum
The HSA provides an extremely effective preparation for successful practice and with great efficiency: most students graduate with an M.Arch. in only 5 years, rather than the national average of 6 years.
Personalized Education
We emphasize one-to-one instruction from talented and connected professors, in classes and studios with low student-faculty ratios. We support student involvement in music performance, athletics, student government, and other extra-curricular activities.
Hands-On Experience
Exploration of materials and construction is supported by an advanced workshop with both traditional and digital fabrication capabilities, including laser cutting, CNC routing, and 3-D printing.
Celebrated Students, Alumni, and Faculty
The HSA prepares graduates for design excellence and professional leadership. Active and accomplished faculty work directly with students and remain connected with alumni.
Global Connections
HSA alumni can be found in 41 states and 16 countries. All students are required to study abroad for at least 5 weeks and complete 360 paid internship hours in architectural offices or related activities.
Year One
Fall Semester
- ARTZ 111: Foundations of Studiand Design
- ARTZ 123: Drawing
- ARCH 251: History of Architecture, Urbanism and Art I
- FUSE 101: Frontiers
- MATH 213: Trigonometry and Vectors with Applications
Spring Semester
- ARCH 112: Foundations of Architectural Design
- ARCH 121: Introductory Architectural Representation
- ARCH 252: History of Architecture, Urbanism and Art II
- FUSE 102: Intersections
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (3 hours)
Year Two
Fall Semester
- ARCH 201: Architectural Design Fundamentals I
- ARCH 231: Building Systems
- ARCH 256: Design Theory and Methodology
- PHYS 205: Physics for the Built World
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (3 hours)
Spring Semester
- ARCH 202: Architectural Design Fundamentals II
- ARCH 222: Introductory Architectural Representation II
- ARCH 234: Structures I
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (6 hours)
Year Three - Option A : Semester Study Abroad
Fall Semester
- ARCH 303: Architectural Design Tectonics
- ARCH 332: Building Systems II
- ARCH 334: Structures II
- ARCH 356: History of Modern Architecture
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (3 hours)
Spring Semester
- ARCH 304: Architectural Design in a Global Context
- GREE 101: Elementary Greek I
- FUSE 370: International Immersion Capstone
- FUSE 320: Travel Journal
- FUSE 350: Culture and Place
Year Three - Option B : Summer Study Abroad
Fall Semester
- ARCH 303: Architectural Design Tectonics
- ARCH 332: Building Systems II
- ARCH 334: Structures II
- ARCH 356: History of Modern Architecture
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (3 hours)
Spring Semester
- ARCH 304: Architectural Design in a Global Context
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (12 hours)
Summer Semester
- FUSE 320: Travel Journal
- FUSE 350: Culture and Place
- FUSE 370: International Immersion Capstone
Year Four
Fall Semester
- ARCH 405: Architectural Design Investigations I
- MARC 423: Advanced Architectural Representation I
- MARC 439: Structures III
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (6 hours)
Spring Semester
- ARCH 406: Architectural Design Investigations II
- MARC 433: Building Systems III
- MARC 424: Advanced Architectural Representation II
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (6 hours)
Summer Semester
- ARCH 461: Architecture Internship
Year Five / Graduate Options
Fall Semester
- MARC 507: Architectural Design Integration
- MARC 557: Architecture Senior Seminar
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (9 hours)
Spring Semester
- MARC 508: Architectural Design Thesis
- MARC 569: Professional Practice
- Explorations, Cert, or Free Elec. (9 hours)
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