The Golisano Institute for Sustainability
The program’s purpose is to produce broad-thinking architects for the 21st century. At a time of significant transition for the architectural profession, the M.Arch. degree program allows for full incorporation of the skills and knowledge critical to the 21st century architect. The program’s purpose is to produce broad-thinking architects well grounded in the principles and practices of sustainability who can apply their knowledge and talents to the architectural problems posed by the modern city.
The M.Arch. program is designed for students with a broad range of interests and backgrounds who are interested in studying architecture at the graduate level, but whose undergraduate degrees were obtained in fields outside of architecture. The program’s curriculum has been shaped by the global emphasis of sustainability, factors that impact urbanism, and the hands-on application of the principles of design and technology on materials and construction.
The Program Curriculum
All students seeking professional registration as an architect must earn 700 “units” working in an intern capacity under the direct supervision of a registered architect. Students in accredited architecture programs may begin accumulating internship units (8 hours of training = one unit) through domestic or international cooperative education programs offered through their institutions, or through summer employment obtained independently by the student. Learn More