About the Programs

Texas A&M’s College of Architecture offers multiple in-person master’s programs and an online Master of Science in Construction Management, blending design, research, and project management to prepare students for leadership in the built environment. The college also offers three Ph.D. programs in Architecture, Construction Science, and Urban and Regional Science, each focused on advanced research and innovation.

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Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture is an accredited degree that prepares students to become licensed architects. Students develop a specialty within the built environment through the lens of practice.

Master of Architecture

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Master of Science in Architecture

Explore and expand the field of architecture through this non-professional degree focused on multidisciplinary research.

Master of Science in Architecture

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Master of Architecture — Career Change

The Master of Architecture Career Change program at Texas A&M University helps students develop an architect’s perspective.

Master of Architecture — Career Change

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In-Person M.S. in Construction Management

The In-Person M.S. in Construction Management integrates technological advancements and innovative practices to enhance field success. A customizable curriculum prepares students from various backgrounds to excel in the construction industry.

In-Person Master of Science in Construction Management

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Online M.S. in Construction Management

The online M.S. in Construction Management program innovates on traditional construction methods. This competitive, multidisciplinary program allows anyone around the world to pursue an advanced degree in construction science, but it is meant primarily for those within the industry to continue their education while still working in the field.

Online Master of Science in Construction Management

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Master of Landscape Architecture

The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) prepares students to design, assess and protect interactive landscapes. This accredited degree program bridges the connection between humans and the natural environment and provides a path to licensure.

Master of Landscape Architecture

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Master of Land and Property Development

The Master of Land and Property Development (MLPD) combines real estate planning with best business practices. With an emphasis in land development education, this program prepares students for success as entrepreneurs, property developers and industry leaders.

Master of Land & Property Development

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Master of Urban Planning

The Master of Urban Planning (MUP) equips students to identify community values and provide ethical solutions for a sustainable future. Students are guided through technical, political, economic and legal perspectives of urban planning and community cultivation.

Master of Urban Planning

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Ph.D. in Architecture

The Ph.D. in Architecture prepares students to advance architectural practices as experts in their field. Students work individually and collaboratively with scholars to disseminate new knowledge of architectural design.

Ph.D. in Architecture

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Ph.D. in Construction Science

The Ph.D. in Construction Science employs scientific methods, emerging technologies and advanced management theories to develop students as field experts and leaders in the construction industry.

Ph.D. in Construction Science

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Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Sciences

The Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Sciences equips students to examine the interactions that unite social-ecological systems and the built environment. Planning-driven curriculum prepares students to address some of the most pressing issues society faces.

Ph.D in Urban & Regional Sciences