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Master of Advanced Architectural Design

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

California College of the Arts

Program Overview

The Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD) is a one-year STEM-designated post-professional degree. Specialized for advanced students and mid-career architects, our curriculum emphasizes research and design through mentored study and a sequence of interdisciplinary electives. We offer three distinct areas of concentration: Digital Craft, Experimental History, and Urban Works.

Program Key Stats

$75506 (Annual Cost)



Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Personal essay, Unofficial college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, Portfolio (log in to SlideRoom), Proof of English proficiency (Minimum score of 100 for TOEFL, 7.5 for IELTS), Resume

Career Options

  • Landscape architect in ecological and living systems integration
  • Design strategist
  • Fabricator (digital and analog methods)
  • Educator

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