M. Arch Degree
Northeastern offers a Master of Architecture degree (M. Arch.) accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB website). This single degree, however, can be entered in multiple ways. First, it is offered as a one-year completion to the five-year Northeastern Bachelor of Science (BS) degree (with a major in architecture). Students who complete the five-year degree with a 3.0 minimum overall GPA will be admitted directly to the M.Arch. program, for a one-year, 32 semester hour program.
But students who have earned a BS in Architecture (or equivalent) from another institution may also apply for entry to the M.Arch. program, though their stay will be two years, and 68 semester hours.
Also, all students who have earned architectural degrees from institutions outside of the United States or Canada must apply to the two year graduate program regardless of the type of degree they are currently holding.
Finally, students with a NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture, who seek a Master's degree, can enter the one-year program. Northeastern University does not, at this time, offer what is known as the M.Arch. 1 degree for students with a University degree in something other than architecture.