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Degree Program: MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE/ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE College/School: COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE Academic Year: 2006-2007

University Goal: Academic Improvement – To provide a distinctive quality undergraduate and graduate educational experience based on challenging academic standards and exposure to new technologies.Program Mission/Goals: The mission of the School of Architecture (SOA) is to provide an enlightened and enriched academic, intellectual, moral, cultural, ethical, technologically advanced, and student-centered environment conducive to the development of highly qualified individuals who are prepared and capable of serving as leaders and contributors within the fields of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in an ever-evolving society. The School aspires to seek and support a faculty and staff of distinction dedicated to providing outstanding academic education at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional school levels, with a particular emphasis on integrity, creativity, and ethical conduct. The SOA is committed to motivational teaching, imaginative research, and meaningful community service. The SOA is also committed to cultural diversity by means of its course offerings, special programs, and recruitment efforts.

SOA Mission Statement (adopted by faculty 3/15/05)

1. COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills when assessing issues in their architectural research.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to speak and write effectively on subject matter contained in their thesis research.

Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in graphic communication skills. (MARCH Professional Degree Track Only)

2. CRITICAL THINKING:Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the assessment of scholarly issues.

Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the assessment of scholarly issues in the practice of architecture.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to make a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of a building, building complex, or urban space. (MARCH Only)

3. PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER SUCCESS:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to select a research focus.

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgments in architectural design and practice.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to assume divergent roles and to cooperate with other students when working as members of a design team or in other settings.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to select an area of professional concentration. (MARCH Professional Degree Track Only)

4. CONTENT - HISTORY AND THEORY:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural history and theory to address an architectural problem.

Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the Western architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape, and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them.

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the parallel and divergent canons and traditions of architecture and urban design in the non-Western world.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select the appropriate research findings for an architectural solution. (MARCH Professional Degree Track Only)

5. CONTENT - BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural building technologies to address an architectural problem.

Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles that inform the design of environmental systems, including acoustics, lighting and climate modification systems, and energy use. (MARCH Professional Degree Track Only)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to assess, select, and integrate structural systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, building envelope systems, and building service systems into building design. (MARCH Professional Degree Track Only)

6. CONTENT - DESIGN STUDIO INFORMATION:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural design studio information to address an architectural problem.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply basic organizational, spatial, structural, and constructional principles to the conception and development of interior and exterior spaces, building elements, and components.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to provide a coherent rationale for the programmatic and formal precedents employed in the conceptualization and development of architecture and urban design projects.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select the appropriate research findings for an architectural solution. (MARCH Level Only)

7. CONTENT KNOWLEDGE – RESEARCH:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct a scholarly investigation into an architectural issue.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to employ basic methods of data collection and analysis to inform all aspects of the programming and design process.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to explain and assess a selection of different topics, trends, and methodologies that constitute current research in architecture.

8. DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select appropriate culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives in their architectural research.

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationships between human behavior and the physical environment.

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the diversity of needs, values, behavioral norms, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures, and the implications of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select appropriate culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives in their architectural studies. (MARCH Professional Degree Track Only)

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills when assessing issues in their architectural research.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to speak and write effectively on subject matter contained in their thesis research. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #1: Verbal and Writing Skills — Ability to speak and write effectively on subject matter contained in the professional curriculum..)

Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in graphic communication skills. MARCH Professional Degree Track Only. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student

Direct MeasuresCompetency Coursework Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning ARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the oral, written, and graphic components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals).

N/ADirect MeasuresCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning ARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the oral, written, and graphic components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded

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Performance Criteria #3: Graphic Skills — Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process.)

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the oral, written, and graphic components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components will be evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, will conclude that each graduating student’s communication skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Indirect Measures

Employer Interviews and SurveysA minimum of 70% of employeers responding to questions like: “How well did the program perform at developing communication skills?” and “How well did

using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals).

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the oral, written, and graphic components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, concluded that each graduating student’s communication skills met or exceeded the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Indirect MeasuresEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews and


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the program perform in developing students’ digital communication skills?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ communication skills as meeting or exceeding their expectations for new employees.

surveys were completed at various times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that students’ communication skills met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.

CRITICAL THINKING: Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the assessment of scholarly issues.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the assessment of scholarly issues in the practice of architecture.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to make a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of a building, building complex, or urban

Direct MeasuresCompetency Coursework Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6245 Models of InquiryARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning ARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or

N/ADirect MeasuresCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “C” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6245 Models of InquiryARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning ARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project

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space. MARCH Only. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #2: Critical Thinking Skills — Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards.)

higher) on the critical thinking components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the critical thinking components, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components will be evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect MeasuresEmployer Interviews and SurveysA minimum of 70% of employeers responding to questions like: “How well did the program perform at developing the students’ critical thinking skills?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ communication skills as meeting or exceeding their expectations for new

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the critical thinking components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the critical thinking components, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect MeasuresEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of


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employees. Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that students’ critical thinking skills met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.

PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER SUCCESS: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to select a research focus.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgments in architectural design and practice. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #34: Ethics and

Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 5286 Practice I ARC 5288 Practice 2 ARC 5364 Architectural Design 4ARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the professional and career success components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

N/ADirect MeasureCompetency Coursework In addition, during the graduation check, it was verified that every graduating MARCH student had received a “B” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5286 Practice IARC 5287 Practice 2ARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1ARC 6358 Graduate Design 6.2

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the professional and career success components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio









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Professional Judgment — Understanding of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgment in architectural design and practice.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to assume divergent roles and to cooperate with other students when working as members of a design team or in other settings. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #7: Collaborative Skills — Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in

Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, will conclude that each graduating student’s communication skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and Surveys A minimum of 70% of employeers responding to questions like: “How well did the program perform at preparing students for professional success and formulating ethical responses to client’s needs?” will evaluate the program’s performance as meeting or exceeding their expectations for entry-level employees..

Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, concluded that each graduating student’s communication skills met or exceeded the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that graduates’ potential for career and professional success and ability to formulate ethical responses to client’s needs met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.


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professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to select an area of professional concentration. MARCH Professional Degree Track Only.

CONTENT - HISTORY AND THEORY: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural history and theory to address an architectural problem.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the Western architectural canons and traditions in architecture,

Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following course: ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and Philosophy

In addition, a “B” or higher in the following courses is required for students in the Master of Architecture (Professional Degree Track):ARC 5731 Architecture History 1ARC 5732 Architecture

N/A Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following course:ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyIn addition, during the graduation check, it was verified that every graduating MARCH student had received a “B” or better in the following









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landscape, and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #8: Western Traditions — Understanding of the Western architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them.)

Graduates will

History 2ARC 5789 Modern Architecture History

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the historical and theoretical components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components will be evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and SurveysA minimum of 70% of employeers responding to questions like “How well did the program develop the students’ ability to examine history and theory?” will evaluate the program’s performance in preparing students to examine and integrate history and theory as meeting or exceeding their expectations for entry-level employees.

courses (Professional Degree Track):ARC 5731 Architecture History 1ARC 5732 Architecture History 2ARC 5789 Modern Architecture History

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the historical and theoretical components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that graduates’ ability to examine and integrate history and theory into architectural


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demonstrate an awareness of the parallel and divergent canons and traditions of architecture and urban design in the non-Western world. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #9: Non-Western Traditions — Understanding of parallel and divergent canons and traditions of architecture and urban design in the non-Western world.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select the appropriate research findings for an architectural solution. MARCH Professional Degree Track

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Only.

CONTENT - BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural building technologies to address an architectural problem.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles that inform the design of environmental systems, including acoustics, lighting and climate modification systems, and energy use. (MARCH Professional Degree Track Only) (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance

Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 6624 New Technology of Buildings ARC 5662 Environmental Technology 4ARC 6358 Graduate Design 6.2

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the construction technology components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Professional PortfolioA majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, will

N/A Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following course: ARC 6624 New Technology of Buildings ARC 5662 Environmental Technology 4ARC 6358 Graduate Design 6.2

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the construction technology components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

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Criteria #19: Environmental Systems —Understanding of the basic principles and appropriate application and performance of environmental systems, including acoustical, lighting, and climate modification systems, and energy use, integrated with the building envelope.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to assess, select, and integrate structural systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, building envelope systems, and building service systems into building design. MARCH Professional

conclude that each graduating student’s communication skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and SurveysA minimum of 70% of employeers responding to questions like: “How well did the program help to develop students’ ability to examine and integrate architectural building technologies?” will evaluate the program’s performance in preparing students to examine and integrate architectural building technologies as meeting or exceeding their expectations for entry-level employees.

in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, concluded that each graduating student’s communication skills met or exceeded the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that graduates’ ability to examine and integrate architectural building technologies met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.


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Degree Track Only. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #23: Building Systems Integration — Ability to assess, select, and conceptually integrate structural systems, building envelope systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, and building service systems into building design.)

CONTENT - DESIGN STUDIO INFORMATION:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural design studio information to address an architectural problem.

COMPETENCIES:

Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 5362 Architecture Design 2 ARC 5363 Architecture Design 3ARC 5364 Architecture

N/ADirect MeasureCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following courses:



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Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply basic organizational, spatial, structural, and constructional principles to the conception and development of interior and exterior spaces, building elements, and components. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #6: Fundamental Design Skills — Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to provide a coherent rationale for the programmatic and

Design 4 ARC 5731 Architecture History 1ARC 5732 Architecture History 2 ARC 6359 Graduate Design 6.2ARC 6910 Thesis/Master’s Project Research

Graduate Capstone ProjectEvery graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the design studio components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, will conclude that each graduating student’s communication skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.

ARC 5362 Architecture Design 2 ARC 5363 Architecture Design 3ARC 5364 Architecture Design 4 ARC 5731 Architecture History 1ARC 5732 Architecture History 2 ARC 6359 Graduate Design 6.2ARC 6910 Thesis/Master’s Project Research

Graduate Capstone ProjectEvery graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the design studio components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the








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formal precedents employed in the conceptualization and development of architecture and urban design projects. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #11: Use of Precedents — Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select the appropriate research findings for an architectural solution. MARCH Level Only.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that graduates’ design skills met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.

SOA Portfolio Rubric, will conclude that each graduating student’s communication skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and SurveysA minimum of 70% of employeers responding to questions like: “How well did the program perform in helping students to examine culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives?” and “How well did the program proform in helping students to integrate culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives into their design solutions?” will evaluate the program’s performance in preparing students’ design skills and understanding as meeting or exceeding their expectations for entry-level employees.

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Graduates will demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct a scholarly investigation into an architectural issue.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct a scholarly investigation into an architectural issue.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to employ basic methods of data collection and analysis to inform all aspects of the programming and design process. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #4: Research Skills — Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in

Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses:ARC 5364 Architectural Design 4 ARC 5662 Environmental Technology 4ARC 5352 Advanced Architectural Design 5.1ARC 5353 Advanced Architectural Design 5.2ARC 5910 Architectural ResearchARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6245 Models of Inquiry ARC 6910 Thesis/Master's Project ResearchARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project ARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the research skills components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components will be evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 5364 Architectural Design 4 ARC 5662 Environmental Technology 4ARC 5352 Advanced Architectural Design 5.1ARC 5353 Advanced Architectural Design 5.2ARC 5910 Architectural ResearchARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6245 Models of Inquiry ARC 6910 Thesis/Master's Project ResearchARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project ARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the research skills components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components were






















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architectural coursework.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to explain and assess a selection of different topics, trends, and methodologies that constitute current research in architecture.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and SurveysA minimum of 70% of employeers responding to questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your research skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to investigate and analyze an architectural problem?” will evaluate the program’s performance in preparing students’ reasearch and analysis skills as meeting or exceeding their expectations for entry-level employees.

evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect MeasureEmployer interviews and surveys were completed at various times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that the program’s performance in preparing students’ reasearch and analysis skills met or exceeded their expectations for entry-level employees.

DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select appropriate culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives in their architectural research.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate an

Direct MeasuresCompetency Coursework Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6245 Models of InquiryARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1

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Direct MeasuresCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6245 Models of

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awareness of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationships between human behavior and the physical environment. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #12: Human Behavior — Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment.)

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the diversity of needs, values, behavioral norms, and social and spatial patterns that characterize

Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the cultural diversity components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Indirect MeasuresEmployer Interviews and SurveysA minimum of 70% of employeers responding to questions like: “How well did the program perform in helping students to examine culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives?” and “How well did the program proform in helping students to integrate culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives into their design solutions?” will evaluate the program’s performance in preparing students’ design skills and understanding as meeting or exceeding their expectations for entry-

InquiryARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the cultural diversity components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Indirect MeasuresEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews and surveys were completed at various times throughout the year. On April 19, 2007 the School of Architecture Advisory Council met and concluded that graduates’ ability to integrate diversity and culture into design met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.



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different cultures, and the implications of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects. (Competency derived from National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #13: Human Diversity —Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects.)

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appropriate culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives in their architectural studies. MARCH Professional Degree Track Only.

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