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School of Architecture

Marywood’s architecture programs—undergraduate and graduate—recognize that architecture, both as a discipline and as a profession, engages the realms of art and science. Careers in the design and construction of buildings, interiors, and virtual spaces combine design innovation and aesthetics with the laws of physics and the requirements of constructability. 

Undergraduate Programs

Interior Architecture
Environmental Design
Construction Management
Architecture
Virtual Architecture

Graduate Programs

Architecture
Interior Architecture

Accreditations

Marywood University proudly offers the only accredited architecture and interior architecture programs in northeast Pennsylvania.

Marywood University School of Architecture's Bachelor of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
107 S. West St., Suite 707, Alexandria, VA 22314 | t: 202.783.2007 | e: info@naab.org

The Interior Architecture Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248 | (703) 437-0700 Phone | (703) 437-6312 Fax |
info@arts-accredit.org

Our graduates are eligible to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. While Pennsylvania does not license interior designers and therefore does not require the NCIDQ certification to practice interior designer, most other states do. View more information about interior design licensure in the US.

About The School of Architecture

OUR MISSION: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN A LIBERAL ARTS SETTING

At the Marywood University School of Architecture, our mission is to educate a new generation of architects and interior architects who engage the world passionately and intelligently. As a professional school in a liberal arts university, our programs set a rigorous studio-based curriculum within an educational environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and speculation.

OUR VALUES: ARCHITECTURE AS A DISCIPLINED PRACTICE

From interior objects to urban environments, we value architecture as a disciplined practice -- the means by which we engage the world at a range of scales with conceptual and formal clarity, disciplinary consciousness, social agency, and material speculation. We believe that architectural education offers a way of making and thinking that enables our students and graduates to do good in the world. Our shared values allow differences between and among our programs to become opportunities for productive exchange, collaboration, and growth.

School of Architecture Faculty

La Coe, Dr. Jodi L

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Garrison, Stephen

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Korkuti, Arian

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Ding, Dr. Liyang

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Berman, Joshua David

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Leone, Joseph Thomas

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MacDonald, Maria N

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Scavnicky, Ryan

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Our programs are housed in an innovative LEED-certified facility that was once the University’s gymnasium and natatorium.  In-house, we have a digital fabrication lab, wood, and metal fabrication shops, and advanced computer and plotting labs.

In addition to many engaging student organizations at Marywood, the School of Architecture has both collective and discipline-specific student organizations for school governance and professional development. These architecture- and construction-related clubs include:

American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

Center for Living City Student Chapter (CLCS)

International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

National Organization of Minority Architecture Students

Tau Sigma Delta, Upsilon Alpha Chapter

Architecture Kit

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 interim Director Jodi La Coe.

Laptop Requirement

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 interim Director Jodi La Coe.

Travel Opportunities

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 interim Director Jodi La Coe as soon as possible to apply for an exemption and alternate experience. 

Architecture Licensure

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:

Interior Architecture Certification

In the United States, the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) administers the certification process for interior architects and designers. For students interested in becoming certified interior architects, the School of Architecture offers access to information and guidance on the steps required in the path toward certification including education, experience, exams, and registration. Our NCIDQ campus coordinator Jim Sullivan instructs and assists current students in starting their NCIDQ Account. 

More information on the process of certification.

In addition, the websites below offer an array of information to assist in career development:

American Society of Interior Designers (AISD)

Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)

International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Construction Management Certification

To become a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) in the United States, the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) requires a combination of an accredited degree in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), Responsible in Charge (RIC) experience hours, and certification exams administered by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI). Our Construction Management program coordinator Arturo Pavani instructs and assists current students in starting their certification process. 

More information on the process of certification

In addition, the websites below offer an array of information to assist in career development:

American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)

Virtual Architecture

There is no professional certification required for Film and Game Environment Designers. Our Virtual Architecture program coordinator Ryan Scavnicky instructs and assists current students in developing their career aspirations. The follow websites are the top professional organizations related to these career paths:

ACM SIGGRAPH

Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA)

Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

International Game Developers Association (IGDA) 

SIGCHI

Featured Pacer Profile

Senior architecture student recognized with the 2023 Architectural Excellence Student Award by AIA Pennsylvania.
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