About this Degree

This two-year program is comprised of 60 hours of graduate coursework, combining design and research through a curricular structure that integrates history, theory, technology and practice with design studios.

Program Prerequisites

This program is for students who have successfully completed TTU’s B.S. Arch program, an equivalent degree in a studio-based program from four-year US college or university or an equivalent international institution.

A student must have completed the following minimum education as part of their undergraduate degree in architecture. These courses must earn a C or better in every course.

• 4 sequential architecture design studio courses (5-6 credits each course)
• 2 courses in structure (6 credits)
• 2 courses in material and/or environmental (6 credits)
• 2 courses in architectural history (6 credits)
• 1 course in social behavior science (3 credits)
• 1 course in cultural diversity (3 credits)
• 2 courses in general studies (6 credits)

Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have their academic credentials evaluated by a credentialing agency listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website (www.naces.org). A course-by-course evaluation is required. Applicants must also submit course descriptions in English—or provide links to where they can be found online—for all architecture coursework, to assist the Graduate Student Advisor in verifying that prerequisites are met.

Admission Term & Application Deadline

Admission is for the fall semester only, and the application deadline is February 1.

Admission Requirement

Applicants who met the prerequisite and hold the B.S. Arch degree or equivalent degree will be required to submit the following:

• Portfolio: Applicant portfolios are reviewed for demonstration of aesthetic judgment, basic design ability, visual investigation skills, and abilities in architectural design, including identification of building elements and an understanding of their assembly, integration of building systems, a knowledge of building structure, and other evidence of understanding and abilities conforming to NAAB performance criteria. In any project completed as part of a group, the applicant must clearly indicate their role.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required. (This requirement is waived for TTU B.S. Arch graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.)
• Statement of Intent: Applicants must submit an essay describing professional background, objectives, and motivation for pursuing graduate study in Architecture. This brief statement should reflect an individual interest in this graduate program and provide some indication of professional goals or intentions.

All graduate students must comply with the general requirements of the Graduate School (see Admission Requirements) and requires other items/information for application. There are further requirements for international students (see International Prospective Students).

Admission Process

Once all application materials have been submitted, the TTU Graduate School and the HCOA Graduate Student Advisor will conduct an initial review. Completed applications are then forwarded to the HCOA Admission Committee for holistic evaluation and recommendation. Admission decisions are made by the Graduate School based on the committee's recommendation.

Most admissions decisions and financial aid awards will be made between March and April, though notifications may continue through the summer. For information on the remediation process, refer to Texas Tech University Operating Policy 64.01, Section 7.

Apply

The graduate application process is now completed entirely online at TTU Graduate Admissions. Please visit the Graduate School Prospective Students page for more information on applying.

For all questions regarding HCOA graduate admissions, including transfers, reach out to the Graduate Student Advisor: Emmanuel Rodriguez at Emmanuel.Rodriguez@ttu.edu.