The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program at Baylor University is an accelerated, hybrid degree program with an emphasis on health, wellbeing, sustainability, and human flourishing. The Baylor M.Arch program prepares competent, compassionate professionals through a curriculum that balances design integration, technical knowledge, and professional formation.
Fast Facts
- 48 credit hour program
- Hybrid modality (online coursework with occasional in-person Immersions)
- Full-time program
Architecture at Baylor
Architecture is not neutral. It has the power to nurture belonging, beauty, justice, and care for creation—or to fracture, exploit, and exclude. The world needs architects who are formed not only as skilled designers but as people whose work is shaped by reflection, humility, and a commitment to human flourishing. The world needs Baylor architects.
Guided by Christian values and informed by research-based design, the Baylor Master of Architecture program will prepare architects to address the spiritual, social, and environmental dimensions of their work—shaping a built environment that bears witness to excellence, compassion, and purpose.
Unique Perspectives
The Baylor M.Arch program is different by design. Through faculty expertise and Baylor’s unique position as the world’s preeminent Christian research university, students in the Architecture program will experience a rich and innovative curriculum that includes a focus on:
Health & Wellness
As a degree program within Baylor’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, the Master of Architecture program provides a special emphasis on designing environments that advance human well-being. Integrating values of health and wellness, the Baylor M.Arch curriculum prepares students to address the full spectrum of users’ physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Faith Integration
Rooted in Baylor University’s Christian mission, the M.Arch program cultivates a design ethos shaped by the Christian faith. Students develop a biblically informed understanding of architectural practice, shaping both their purpose (“why”) and their methods (“how”) within the discipline. The Master of Architecture program places a strong emphasis on serving communities, expressing beauty, fostering belonging, and reflecting God’s care for the world.
Research-Based Design
Housed in a Carnegie-classified Research 1 university, the Master of Architecture program grounds creative vision in rigorous research, ensuring that design decisions are informed by credible evidence and real-world data. Through the integration of design research, students will learn to critically evaluate research findings and apply those findings to architectural solutions that enhance human health, safety, and wellbeing. The M.Arch program utilizes peer-reviewed studies and interdisciplinary collaboration as tools for continuous improvement. By bridging academic scholarship with design practice, Baylor prepares graduates to create environments that are not only aesthetically compelling but also measurably effective.