Architecture
The architecture program offers two degree:
- A five-year accelerated (combined) B.S. Arch/Master's of Architecture, which is a professional degree fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
- A four-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
The School is committed to a broad-based liberal arts education that prepares architects to understand the spectrum of human endeavors. The School intentionally keeps its enrollment small to maintain a close-knit relationship between students and faculty. The SACD advocates open dialogue about architectural issues and philosophies, and searches for deeper architectural meaning beyond trend, fad or style.
The Architecture Master’s program offers a NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) accredited professional degree. Read more on NAAB accreditation here.
An Education that Shapes Change
The curriculum provides a foundation in design excellence, while addressing contemporary issues. Students focus on urban revitalization and issues of environmental justice and sustainability. As a result, students develop a foundational understanding of societal concerns through in-class and out-of-class experiences.
The School is actively involved in the life of the community. Through its design studios, Master of Community Development and the Detroit Collaborative Design Center the SACD serves the community. The ability of students to gain real-world understanding is further enhanced through the mandatory cooperative education program and the optional international studies programs.
Student Work
Program Curriculum
The pre-professional B.S.Arch degree requires a minimum of 132 credits and the professional M.Arch degree requires an additional 36 credits, for a total of 168 credits to earn the accredited degree.
The 168 credits includes four credits of co-op experience. All four co-op credits can be taken as part of the B.S.Arch, or two of the four credits can be taken during the M.Arch. A minimum of two co-op credits are required to earn the B.S.Arch.
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