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Architecture is about more than buildings – it’s about understanding the past, engaging the present, and shaping the future. Marywood’s MS.Arch degree emphasizes creative exploration in an Area of Study that is aligned with their thesis interests. Students interested in pursuing a post-professional architecture degree will find a curriculum that empowers them to select Program Electives that support their research interests.
Students in our MSArch program benefit from:
Thesis studios in which to develop a design-research project
Program Electives in adaptive reuse, global urban ecologies, public interest design, history/theory, lighting and energy systems, game design, extended realities, and community-based projects
Marywood’s LEED Gold-certified School of Architecture building includes features like geothermal cooling, rainwater harvesting, and a green roof—putting sustainable principles into practice every day.
Our students collaborate across disciplines with peers in Architecture and Interior Architecture, gaining real-world perspectives from the start. Through the Center for Urban Studies, they also engage in projects that connect design with social change.
Recent awards include:
First Prize – Solar Decathlon Design Challenge, Attached Housing Division (2021)
Second Prize – Solar Decathlon Design Challenge, Retrofit Housing Division (2023)
Third Place – Workplace Wellness Category, AISC/ACSA Steel Competition (2021)
Marywood architecture students actively participate in the Scranton First Friday gallery scene and the Observe Scranton Festivals, showcasing their work alongside community partners like Black Scranton Project for Arts and Culture, Endless Mountains Habitat for Humanity, Lackawanna River Conservation Authority, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, and Valley in Motion. They also gain practical experience through collaborations with top regional firms, including Alloy5, Fancy Parsley, Greenman-Pedersen, HC Architects, Richard Pedranti Architect, and Sordoni Construction Services.
With two annual career fairs, professional mentorships, and a studio culture that explores theory and practice, our program achieves a 95% job placement rate in architecture positions such as:
Architect I
Architectural Designer
Architectural Intern
Junior Architect
Project Designer
Associated Builders and Contractors Student Network, Habitat for Humanity Student Chapter, American Institute of Architecture Students, International Interior Design Association, Women in Architecture and Design, National Organization for Minority Architecture Students
My time at Marywood has helped me to grow as an individual both personally and academically. During my time at Marywood I was able to find my confidence and passion through ...
Completed application
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Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Richard Leonori Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Leonori Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the First Prize recipient of the annual Richard Leonori Memorial Design Competition and is open to all students in the School of Architecture.
Total of 30 required credits including:
Architecture curriculum
Program Electives
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Total Credits |
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ARCH 610R |
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6 |
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ARCH 621R |
Thesis II |
6 |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Total Credits |
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IARC 513 |
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3 |
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IARC 525 |
Thesis Documentation & Publication |
3 |
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Program Electives* |
12 |
*Program Electives shall be selected from Interior Architecture, Architecture, Virtual Architecture, Construction Management, and other courses approved by the MUSOA Director. Program Electives shall not be otherwise required courses in the Master of Science in Architecture degree program.
In some cases, where students learn can be as important as what they learn. Where it can be a modern urban center or a historic city like Florence, or it can be a building so innovative in its design that it becomes a partner in the educational experience. Such is the case with Marywood’s Center for Architectural Studies, which houses the School of Architecture.
The School of Architecture is a state-of-the-art example of sustainable design. It's a spacious, adaptive re-use of Marywood's former gymnasium and natatorium. It features:
A two-story commons under a continuous skylight harvests abundant natural light throughout the day and serves as the building's "agora" - an open, shared, central space for educational exchanges among students and faculty. This is an ideal place for group discussions, debates, displays, and project critiques.
Entrance to the building with student work displayed
A two-story commons under a continuous skylight harvests abundant natural light throughout the day and serves as the building's "agora" - an open, shared, central space for educational exchanges among students and faculty. This is an ideal place for group discussions, debates, displays, and project critiques.
Every student is provided an individual work space with a drawing board, personal storage area, pin-up wall, and space for a laptop.
It features:
Director, School of Architecture | Associate Professor
Associate Director of Graduate Studies | Assistant Professor
Associate Professor | Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
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Students in Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Virtual Architecture are required to have the materials included in the Architecture Kit. Although not required, architecture kits may be ordered at the Marywood Gear Shop. If you have any questions, please contact Director Jodi La Coe.
Laptop computers are required for all Architecture, Interior Architecture, Virtual Architecture, and Construction Management students at the start of their first year. Our laptop minimum specifications ensure that students are suitably equipped with a flexible, portable means of computing in the classroom and dormitory and/or apartment.
We have selected PC laptop computers rather than Macs because they best suit the University's PC-oriented computing platforms across the campus and because the majority of architectural offices are currently PC-based. The School's required courses have all PC-based instruction.
Minimum specifications:
3.0 Ghz multi–Core CPU
16 GB RAM (Memory)
512 GB SSD
6 GB Video Card
Preferred specifications:
3.5 Ghz multi–Core CPU
32 GB RAM (Memory)
1 TB SSD
8 GB Video Card
Although not required, laptop computers that meet the School of Architecture specifications may be ordered at the Marywood Gear Shop. If you have any questions, please contact Director Jodi La Coe.
In the United States, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) administers the licensing process for architects. For students interested in becoming licensed architects, the School of Architecture offers access to information and guidance on the steps required in the path toward licensure including education, experience (AXP), exams (ARE), and registration. Our NCARB Licensing Advisor Elizabeth Andrzejewski instructs and assists current students in starting their NCARB Record.
More information on the process of licensure.
More information on ARE Pass Rates.
In addition, the websites below offer an array of information to assist in career development:
From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way.
Study abroad has been an important aspect of architectural education since the 17th century and arguably since ancient times. Increasingly, architecture, engineering, and construction professions are global endeavors. Students in Architecture and Interior Architecture are required to study abroad for one semester during their third year of study at ISI Florence. For students in Construction Management and Virtual Architecture, there are many opportunities to study abroad. For more information, please visit our Study Abroad Office.
If an Architecture or Interior Architecture student is unable to participate in the required study abroad program, please contact Director Jodi La Coe as soon as possible to apply for an exemption and alternate experience.
Explore the vibrant community and endless opportunities that await you at Marywood. Attend one of our special events designed specially for you to learn more about Marywood's degree programs, dedicated faculty, and welcoming campus.
Campus Visits »Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
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