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Academic Programs

Portland State University's architecture programs allow students to study architecture in the context of a broad liberal arts education. This encourages a view of architecture as a diverse discipline with many different influences and responses. The program includes both undergraduate and graduate degree programs for an integrated 4 + 2 professional education.

Undergraduate Degree Program

At the undergraduate level, students pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Architecture. This is a pre-professional architecture degree and students seeking professional licensure must later pursue an accredited, professional Master of Architecture degree.

Graduate Degree Program

PSU offers a 2-Year Master of Architecture professional degree program complementing its existing pre-professional undergraduate degree. The Master's program extends the Department's established focus on urban, issue-led design research through creative hands-on material fabrication, conceptual speculation and critical inquiry in a context of sustainable practices. Graduate studies culminate in original student-generated Design Thesis propositions fully focused on Portland's unique urban environment. The program has achieved Continuation of Candidacy status for accredition from the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Click the links below for more information about our courses and accreditation candidacy status:

Individual Course Descriptions 

Anticipated Course Offerings 2011-2012

National Architectural Accrediting Board Conditions for Accreditation