Master of Architecture - Professional Degree (Program 3)

For holders of a B.A. or B.S. Degree who satisfy the prerequisites for admission, the course of study will be three years (six semesters) in length. To be admitted without conditions to the First Professional Degree program, an applicant is required to possess the following: 1) an understanding of basic systems and analytical procedures, including mechanics, heat transfer, light and sound, as demonstrated through the successful completion of college level physics course equivalent to IIT's PHYS 212; 2) an understanding of basic mathematical principles and analytical procedures, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as demonstrated through successful completion of college-level mathematics equivalent to IIT's MATH 122; 3) a basic ability to produce freehand drawings of architectural forms and spaces, as demonstrated by the successful completion of one college- level drawing course or by portfolio submissions; 4) an equivalent of 20 credit hours of liberal arts and humanities.

Candidates admitted with deficiencies in any of these prerequisites must fulfill them before matriculation. These prerequisite courses do not apply to program credit hours. Applicants must have a college grade-point average of 3.0. In addition, international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores of 550 or above. Admitted international students with TOEFL scores below 600 will be required to take an English proficiency exam upon arrival at IIT, and may be required to take additional courses to develop their language skills. English language courses required for international students do not apply to program credit hours.