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Accelerated Master of Architecture

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Arts and Sciences Art, Architecture and Design
Degree Level
Accelerated & Dual
College
Arts and Sciences
Format
On Ground
Credit Hours
168 hours
Average Time to Degree
5 years

Master of Architecture at Harding

This program is designed for qualified students to earn both a Bachelor of Arts in architectural studies and a Master of Architecture in only five years. Students will complete undergraduate coursework — focused on prerequisites — during the first three years and may apply for graduate school during their junior year. Accepted students will complete their undergraduate requirements and begin graduate school in year four and complete the master’s program in year five.

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Why earn your Accelerated Master of Architecture from Harding?

International Experience

The Harding architecture program includes a summer abroad which will expose students to a diverse set of architectural styles around the world. Travel will take place between years three and four.

Internships

An internship is required in the summer between years four and five. The program will assist students in finding internship opportunities through connections with firms across the county.

Associations

A chapter of American Institute of Architects Students will be established at Harding University. The Harding architecture program will be a member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.

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The Harding architecture program is committed to helping you:

  • develop your full potential by exercising your creativity and building your passion
  • prepare for practice and licensure through support and practical experience
  • exercise stewardship of creation by exploring environmental responsibility and innovation
  • expand your worldview through travel and exposure to great design
  • establish meaningful relationships with peers, colleagues and mentors

In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board, which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year term with conditions, a two-year term of continuing accreditation, or a three-year term of initial accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established educational standards.


What can you do with a Master of Architecture?

Architecture

Graduates with a Master of Architecture are well-prepared to work as architects, designing and creating innovative and functional buildings. The program focuses on design theory, advanced architectural techniques and sustainable practices, enabling architects to conceive and develop structures that meet aesthetic, functional and environmental standards. Their comprehensive education equips them to address contemporary architectural challenges and contribute to the built environment with thoughtful and impactful designs.

Construction management

A Master of Architecture equips graduates with the technical knowledge and leadership skills necessary for a successful career in construction management. This program emphasizes project management, structural systems and building technology, preparing graduates to oversee construction projects from inception to completion. In construction management, professionals apply their architectural training to ensure projects meet design specifications, adhere to budgets and comply with safety standards. 

Historic preservation

In the field of historic preservation, a Master of Architecture prepares graduates to protect and restore culturally significant buildings and sites. This program covers architectural history, conservation techniques and preservation planning, enabling professionals to assess the historical value of structures and develop strategies for their maintenance and restoration. Their role is crucial in safeguarding architectural heritage, ensuring that historic buildings continue to enrich communities and connect people to their cultural past.

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Art, Architecture and Design
501-279-4426
art@harding.edu

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Harding University
Art, Architecture and Design
HU 12253
Searcy, AR 72149-5615