Ph. D. in Architecture

Admissions
Applicants to the Ph.D. program should be persons who, as a result of their academic and professional experiences , seek advanced knowledge in preparation for careers in Architectural research, university teaching , or specialized practice and consulting. They will be expected to enter the program with a clear idea of the concentration for their study. Students will determine a specific courses of study and a dissertation topic in consultation with the faculty.

Admission to the doctoral program in architecture is offered to those possessing professional degrees in architecture and those possessing masters' degrees in related disciplines. Applicants must meet general university admission standards. Persons in fields other than Architecture may be admitted conditionally and may be required to take additional course work at the graduate level. Admission is also dependent upon the availability of appropriate faculty in emphasis areas identified by applicants. Besides completing the standard university graduate application, the applicant must also:

• Provide a one page resume giving an educational and work history.
• Provide a one to two page statement of purpose and outline of a proposed study program.

In some cases the applicant may also be asked to participate in an onsite interview.

In general, the university application deadlines should be observed. Students wishing to be considered for financial assistance, however, should submit all application materials to the university and department by 5th January for fall enrollment. Students can request an application form from the academic advisor or apply electronically on the following website: www.tamu.edu/admissions/Grad/

All curricular inquiries regarding the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in architecture should be directed to:

Dr. Donald H. House
Associate Department Head for Research
Department of Architecture
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-3137
Email: phdarch@archone.tamu.edu

All inquiries regarding application or admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in architecture should be directed to:

Jill Raupe, Academic Advisor
Phone: (979) 862-2729
Email: phdarch@archone.tamu.edu

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