Master of Architecture - Health and Well-being in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program at the Illinois School of Architecture is the professional degree designed for students holding a B.S. in Architecture or equivalent qualification by their enrollment year. This NAAB-accredited program prepares graduates for professional architectural practice and qualification for NCARB's licensing exam. The two-year curriculum combines design studios, core courses, and electives, requiring 62 graduate credit hours to complete. The Health and Well-being specialization explores connections between human environments and wellness outcomes. Faculty in this area employ WHO's holistic health definition to investigate how design can enhance physical, mental, and social well-being. Through cutting-edge research on diversity factors, environmental psychology, sensory systems, and public health, students gain expertise to create spaces that promote universal well-being as future industry leaders.