MS.Arch Design-Build Program
NOTE: This program is not yet offered pending approval by Arizona Post Secondary Licensing.
TSOA’s Master of Science (MS.Arch) in Design-Build is a new 1.5-year (3-semester) post-professional MS.Arch program that engages the School’s unique approach to hands-on learning and material experimentation, situated within our stunning campuses at Arcosanti and Cosanti. The program offers a 36 credit hour, post-professional degree that is open to all students holding a professional degree in architecture, such as a B.Arch, M.Arch or equivalent degree. The curriculum incorporates new courses and studios specific to the MS.Arch track, along with shared courses between the two programs (MS.Arch and M.Arch) with an emphasis on construction knowledge, sustainability in the built environment, architectural fabrication and a research driven approach to material experimentation. Central to the MS.Arch program is a design-build studio project at a collective scale.
Please contact Admissions for more information: admissions@tsoa.edu or 480-750-4475.
MS.Arch Booklet
Application Deadlines
Fall 2023
Early International And Domestic Application and Fee Deadline for the Fall 2023 Program
Early applicants receive $1,000 tuition discount for the first semester
January 30, 2023
Early Applicant Portfolio and Letters of Recommendation Deadline for the Fall 2023 Program
April 15, 2023
General International And Domestic Application and Fee Deadline for the Fall 2023 Program
April 30, 2023
General Applicant Portfolio and Letters of Recommendation Deadline for the Fall 2023 Program






















TSOA MS.Arch Curriculum |
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Year 1 |
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Fall | Credits |
ARC 801 Design-Build – Prototype | 6 |
ARC 811 Workshop – New Materials | 2 |
ARC 631 Communicate Design 3 | 2 |
Elective | 2 |
Elective | 2 |
Fall Total | 14 |
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Spring | Credits |
ARC 802 Design-Build – Construct | 6 |
ARC 812 Workshop – Interdisciplinary | 3 |
ARC 632 Communicate Design 4 | 2 |
Elective | 2 |
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Spring Total | 13 |
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Summer | Credits |
Experimental Studio | 5 |
Elective | 2 |
Elective | 2 |
Summer Total | 9 |
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Year 1 Total | 36 |