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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

Architecture (M.Arch.)

The Master of Architecture program emphasizes knowledge of humanist values as they impact contemporary design. It promotes the acquisition of comprehensive design skills through learning and doing — taking concepts and theories acquired in the classroom and using them in the real world.  

The program addresses the increasing level of professional design services required in the 21st century, and the increasing globalization of architectural design.  It utilizes its two locations in major urban areas — the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region, and Wenzhou, China — as resources for access to professional employment and training.

The two-year, 48 credit Master of Architecture degree is the culmination of Kean's  4+2 model for a professional degree in architecture: a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in architectural studies, followed by the professional master's degree. For students who did not major in architecture as an undergraduate, additional coursework may be required.

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Students in the Master of Architecture program at Kean work and learn in modern studios and classroom spaces.

What You Learn

You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to take projects  — designed with human interaction in mind — from concept to completion, through practice and engagement with real-world partners.

  • Understand the principles of architectural design

     
  • Create and design projects in your own dedicated student workspace

     
  • Evaluate project objectives, requirements and budgets to meet client needs and improve the built environment

     
  • Spend a semester abroad, studying at Wenzhou-Kean University in China

     
  • Collaborate with Michael Graves College students in graphic design, industrial design, and interior design and at Wenzhou-Kean 

     
  • Build a professional network through projects with private and public clients and internships at leading architectural firms
     

At the end of the two-year program, you will be prepared for professional licensing requirements as an architect.

Application Deadline:

Fall: January 15 (Priority Deadline) 

Program Information

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

2-Year Master of Architecture Program

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE / 48 S.H. - Guidesheet

2-Year Master of Architecture  - Yearly Sequence

Faculty:

Craig Konyk, Associate Professor
Stephanie Sang Delgado, Assistant Professor
Gabriel Fuentes, Assistant Professor
Camille Sherrod, Assistant Professor
Darion Washington, EIAP Fellow
Venesa Alicea-Chuqui, EIAP Fellow
Nina Rappaport, Lecturer

Cougars Climb Higher

At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to get involved in clubs and organizations, study abroad at our campus in China or elsewhere and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

K•Labs

A faculty-led design studio creates real solutions for public organizations and agencies, and nonprofits. K•Labs employs students to deliver creative and practical solutions to spatial, branding and environmental challenges.

A professor works with Kean students on a K-Labs project.
K•Labs

Michael Graves Warehouse

The Warehouse, the iconic home of the late Michael Graves in Princeton, was gifted to Kean and now serves as an education center for architecture and design students, with seminars for advanced students, salons for key academic leaders and professionals, and small conferences.

The Warehouse, the former home of Michael Graves in Princeton.
Michael Graves Warehouse

Real-world Projects

Architecture students have helped design Kean's new Skylands campus, one of many opportunities they have to work with clients on real-world projects.

A Kean student works on "The Treehouse" at the Highlands campus.
Real-world Projects

Admission Requirements

In addition to Kean University’s admission requirements:

  • Portfolio Review (please submit your online portfolio via your Cougar App Portal)
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • 3.0 cumulative grade point average (lower GPAs will be considered based on overall strength of application)
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Professional Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)
  • GRE recommended but not required

Prerequisite Coursework
Students with an undergraduate degree other than architecture will need a transfer credit evaluation by the architecture graduate program coordinator. Additional coursework may be required.

Accreditation

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National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

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