Postprofessional Degree Program

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
A post-professional degree, the Master of Architectural Studies, is offered to applicants who already hold a professional degree in architecture and wish to pursue further investigations in design or design-related topics. Students are offered an intensive curriculum in one of five areas of concentration: Cultural Studies/Sacred Space, Digital Architecture, Digital Fabrication, Real Estate Development, and Urban Design/Conservation. It requires a minimum of one-and-a-half years of advanced study tailored to the needs and interests of the individual.

As a world capital with representatives from more than 150 nations and more than 1,000 professional, trade, cultural, political, technical and social service organizations, Washington, D.C., is a premier location for post-professional research and study. The Master of Architectural Studies is designed to take advantage of these resources in combination with coursework at The Catholic University of America and the institutions that comprise the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
As a world capital with representatives from over 150 nations and more than 1,000 professional, trade, cultural, political, technical, and social service organizations, Washington, D. C., is a premier location for post-professional research and study. The Master of Architectural Studies is designed to take advantage of these resources in combination with course work at The Catholic University of America and the institutions that comprise the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Students in the program are advised individually and assigned mentors to guide their studies and thesis, and will follow curricula uniquely tailored to their needs and interests.

The areas of concentration currently available include:

• Cultural Studies/Sacred Space
• Design Technologies
• Digital Media
• Real Estate Development
• Urban Design

ADMISSIONS
For more detailed information on admission to CUA's graduate programs in architecture, please visit the School's Graduate Admissions page.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in graduate studies is required for graduation in all degree programs.

Program of Study

*Students enrolled in the architectural studies program may take the 15-credit Graduate Semester Abroad to fulfill one studio and three elective course requirements.

**Completion of ARCH791 is a prerequisite for ARCH799.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in course work in the Master of Architectural Studies degree program is required for graduation.