The Master of Architecture II is a two year NAAB accredited first professional degree in architecture. Persons with a four year pre-professional degree in architecture may apply to this program. Students may complete their entire two years of study in Portland, or may combine study in both Eugene and Portland. The program focuses on urban architecture.
Students come from a diverse mix of undergraduate schools from throughout North America and abroad.
As a professional architecture program, architectural design and the building process form the core of the curriculum. Urban design and planning issues are given special focus as they influence buildings. The program's emphasis is on developing architecture with strong connections to the urban landscape, strengthening relationships between individual buildings, public spaces and the fabric of urban neighborhoods. A sequence of six studios is supported by courses in architectural and urban design theory, history, housing design, structures, environmental systems, traditional and digital media, financial modeling for design and professional practice. Students may elect to take a practicum with a Portland architectural firm, non-profit community organization or public agency as part of their course of studies.