What is Architecture ? The field of Architecture encompasses both practice and theory as it applies to the design of buildings, landscapes, cities, and other environments. Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Architecture Program at the University of Cincinnati's School of Architecture and Interior Design will study global perspectives on architectural History, Theory, and Criticism (HTC) as these relate to practice. The program provides an in-depth analysis of the key theoretical concepts that underlie architectural practice, encouraging students to put these conceptual frameworks to work to analyze and critically evaluate the built environment from a transnational perspective. The program is dedicated to situating the study of building design in a global context; it incorporates non-Western perspectives and multi-cultural approaches to the analysis of the built environment while examining how the process of globalization influences the practice of architecture and technological development. The program proudly draws on SAID’s world-renowned reputation as a leader in cooperative education and the outstanding scholarship of its faculty who are prolific scholars in the field. Please visit the School of Architecture and Interior Design Website at http://daap.uc.edu/academics/said/ms_arch.html for more information about the program. The two year, 48-credit program includes required courses in theory and investigative approaches, plus colloquia and directed electives in a research concentration chosen from five broad areas. All lead the student towards a special thesis topic. This thesis mission emphasizes and encourages the preparation of academic intellectual leaders in the field.

Career The program prepares researchers, educators, and practitioners for advanced scholarly, pedagogic, and professional work in architecture and related fields. Most graduates of the program become full-time professors or practitioners of architecture. Other career opportunities for graduates of the MS and PhD in Architecture include historic preservation, public policy, curating, journalism, and institutional administration.