Delivery
On-campus
The Master of Architecture and M.S. in Information Technology with a concentration in Human-Centered Design dual degree at UNC Charlotte offers a cutting-edge interdisciplinary education, integrating design thinking with computational logic.
Any of the three Master of Architecture concentrations can be combined with the M.S. in Information Technology with a concentration in Human-Centered Design, offered by the Department of Software Information Systems in the College of Computing and Informatics. Students must apply to each program separately and be admitted to both programs. Dual degree students must satisfy all individual degree requirements with the added benefit of sharing a limited number of credits between the two programs. Accredited by the NAAB, this program meets all professional degree requirements for licensure as a registered architect.
When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 96-credit MArch I and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MSIT Human Centered Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 102-credit dual degree.
Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)
Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)
Fall 2 (15 Credit Hours)
Spring 2 (15 Credit Hours)
Fall 3 (15 credit hours)
Spring 3 (15 credit hours)
Fall 4 (12 credit hours)
102 Total Credit hours
When completed together, a specified 15 credits of the 60-credit MArch II and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MSIT Human Centered Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 66-credit dual degree.
Fall 1 (15 Credit Hours)
Spring 1 (15 Credit Hours)
Fall 2 (12 credit hours)
Spring 2 (12 credit hours)
Fall 3 (12 credit hours)
66 Total Credit hours
When completed together, a specified 9 credits of the 40-credit MArch Advanced Standing and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MSIT Human Centered Design are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 52-credit dual degree.
Summer 1 (10 Credit hours)
Fall 2 (15 credit hours)
Spring 2 (15 credit hours)
Fall 3 (15 credit hours)
52 Total Credit hours
The M.Arch. is a NAAB-accredited professional degree that prepares students to become licensed architects and leaders in the built environment.
The M.S. in IT with a concentration in Human-Centered Design gives you the advanced skills and knowledge you need to plan, design, implement, evaluate, deploy, maintain, and manage technology applications and systems.
Jefferson Ellinger is an architect and the author of Philosophical Difference and Advanced Computation in Architectural Theory: From Less to More. He is a partner in Fresh Air Building Systems, dedicated to designing and producing next-generation air filtering systems for the built environment.
We invite applicants and prospective applicants to learn more about our programs by attending our Open Houses and Facility Tours, both of which may be done in person or virtually. These events are opportunities to meet current faculty, staff, and students, and to ask questions about the program.
Check out the official catalog for information on specific degree requirements, course progressions, curriculum and more.