Hi all, I am a recent graduated from CSUF with a business administration (economics) bachelor's degree. I have an interest and passion for design and architecture so I want to pursue my dreams. I don't have much background in design but I do have background in photography.
I was looking into the M. Arch programs that were offered at some of the schools in Southern California (Sci Arc, Cal Poly Pomona, etc.). I was wondering how difficult it was to get accepted into these Masters programs and how the program was for people that didn't have an architectural undergraduate such as myself.
Please give me any advice that you would possibly have as I am very new to all of this and the process! Thank you!
atelier nobody
Apr 10, 19 5:15 pm
The first thing to look at is whether they have an NAAB-Accredited MArch program for non-architecture graduates - these programs do exist, but not all schools offer them.
As far as getting in, they won't expect an architectural portfolio (obvs), but they will want to see some sort of portfolio showing some design aptitude - I would try to get in touch with some of the profs at whichever school(s) interest you and ask them whether your photography portfolio will work, or what else they might want to see.
landon1
Apr 10, 19 6:06 pm
Thanks for your reply. I do believe the schools that I have been looking at in my area of SoCal are NAAB accredited even for non-architecture graduates. Do you know if the GRE is required for these applications?
ARCHCareersGuide.com
Apr 10, 19 6:29 pm
Obtain "Becoming an Architect" to learn the process between now and becoming licensed.
Another great resource is StudyArchitecture.com. Also, I suggest you contact each program in which you are interested and ask them about the program and their admissions process.
Hi all, I am a recent graduated from CSUF with a business administration (economics) bachelor's degree. I have an interest and passion for design and architecture so I want to pursue my dreams. I don't have much background in design but I do have background in photography.
I was looking into the M. Arch programs that were offered at some of the schools in Southern California (Sci Arc, Cal Poly Pomona, etc.). I was wondering how difficult it was to get accepted into these Masters programs and how the program was for people that didn't have an architectural undergraduate such as myself.
Please give me any advice that you would possibly have as I am very new to all of this and the process! Thank you!
The first thing to look at is whether they have an NAAB-Accredited MArch program for non-architecture graduates - these programs do exist, but not all schools offer them.
As far as getting in, they won't expect an architectural portfolio (obvs), but they will want to see some sort of portfolio showing some design aptitude - I would try to get in touch with some of the profs at whichever school(s) interest you and ask them whether your photography portfolio will work, or what else they might want to see.
Thanks for your reply. I do believe the schools that I have been looking at in my area of SoCal are NAAB accredited even for non-architecture graduates. Do you know if the GRE is required for these applications?
Obtain "Becoming an Architect" to learn the process between now and becoming licensed.
Another great resource is StudyArchitecture.com. Also, I suggest you contact each program in which you are interested and ask them about the program and their admissions process.
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