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Requirements
The master of architecture is offered as both Plan A
and Plan B programs. The required course work consists of 48 credit
hours of graduate work, including the following:
1. Core course work: 6 credit hours in ARCH 600 and ARCH 675;
2. Studio elective: 5 credit hours in ARCH 401, 402, 672, 680/680L, or
681/681L
3. Architectural electives: 13 credit hours (minimum) of electives
selected from courses offered by the school;
4. General electives: 12 credit hours (minimum) of electives selected
from courses offered by the University; and
5. Either Plan A: 12 credit hours of thesis work (ARCH 700); or Plan B:
12 credit hours of graduate studio work (ARCH 701 and 702).
School of Architecture courses numbered 300 or higher
may be used to satisfy architectural elective requirements. Approved
courses numbered 300 or higher offered by the University of Hawai‘i
may be used to satisfy general elective requirements. Of the 36 credit
hours of required non-thesis course work, 12 credit hours must be in
courses at the 600- or 700-level. The 48 credit hours required for the
master of architecture program do not include any undergraduate
professional core course work required to remedy admission deficiencies.
Students are expected to determine their own areas of
focus upon examination of the available course work and faculty
expertise offered by the school and the University. Before or during the
first semester, after satisfaction of the undergraduate professional
core, the student will determine in consultation with the graduate chair
whether work in this area is more appropriate to Plan A or Plan B.
Although students will receive faculty direction and critique, students
are expected to be independent and self-motivating in both their focus
and research. Students are strongly advised to consider their area of
focus early to ensure a complementary relationship between the two and a
satisfactory educational experience.
Students who have selected Plan A must submit a
written thesis in their specialty and orally defend the completed
thesis.
Students who have selected Plan B must present their
work at the end of each 700-level studio to a jury open to the public.
The minimum acceptable grade in any course in the
master of architecture degree program is C. This includes all courses
required for the undergraduate professional core. Students must maintain
a B average (3.0 GPA) for all courses completed at the University of
Hawai‘i at Manoa and applied toward the degree. Students are expected
to pursue graduate studies diligently and complete degree requirements
in a timely manner or be subject to academic action, including
dismissal.
Additional Information
Specific questions about the bachelor of architecture
degree program may be directed to the undergraduate chair of the School
of Architecture. Specific questions about the master of architecture
degree program may be directed to the graduate chair of the School of
Architecture.
The School of Architecture offers limited financial
aid opportunities to students who are currently enrolled in degree
programs. For more information on student loans and scholarships,
contact the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Financial Aid Services
office.
All students are expected to have their own personal
computers for studio and class work.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to participate in the
University of Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Institute of
Architecture Students (AIAS). The organization serves as the school’s
student government and engages in a number of worthwhile activities. At
the national level, AIAS is one of five organizations participating in
the accreditation of architectural programs.
Honors and Awards
Alpha Rho Chi Medal-National Professional
Architectural Fraternity Award to outstanding graduating senior in
recognition of leadership, service, and merit
Henry Adams Medal-American Institute of Architects
Award to top-ranking graduating student
Henry Adams Certificate-American Institute of
Architects Award to second-ranking graduating student
Allen R. Johnson-Roy C. Kelley Architectural Research
Travel Scholarship
School of Architecture Architectural Research/Travel
Scholarship
School of Architecture Intern/Travel Scholarship
(multiple)
School of Architecture Architectural Travel
Scholarships (multiple)
School of Architecture Student Exchange and Travel
Scholarship
Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i
Architectural Travel Scholarship
Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i Women’s
Council Travel Scholarship
Construction Specifications Institute Architectural
Travel Scholarship
HonBlue Architectural Research Travel Scholarship
American Institute of Architects Honolulu Chapter
Design Awards for outstanding achievement in 100-, 200-, 300-, and
400-level design studios |