About the course

Students enrolled in the Master of Architecture program, as well as those in the Master of Architectural Studies program, pursue a concentration in one of five areas.

　　Since time immemorial buildings have served not only as protective shelter, but also as places to find meaningful connections to nature, the cosmos, and the divine. The Sacred Space and Cultural Studies (SSCS) concentration is one of the few programs in the world where architecture graduate students, faculty, and professionals can reflect, learn, research, and profess the deepest spiritual and cultural roots of place-making. Taking a contemporary, reflective, and investigative approach to this area of study, the SSCS concentration gives students the opportunity to examine architecture through inspiring experiences and conversations about life and architectural intention, matter and spirit, and the physical and metaphysical.

　　The core issues of the SSCS concentration are intrinsic to Catholic University?s mission and the subject of the sacred in architecture is approached with an ecumenical perspective. Culture, landscape, and the sacred are issues of interest in global architecture practice and this concentration draws upon and hosts a highly diverse student body and experts from throughout the world. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Washington
Summer (May), 2024	Washington
Fall (August), 2024	Washington
Spring (January), 2025	Washington
Summer (May), 2025	Washington
Fall (August), 2025	Washington
Spring (January), 2026	Washington
Summer (May), 2026	Washington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The Catholic University of America

International candidates are asked to have their secondary school or high school guidance counselor complete the Secondary School Report.

　　Arrange to have your secondary school, high school, or college send the required educational documents directly to The Catholic University of America.

　　All students from countries and areas where English is not the common, spoken language (even if the student already is a resident of the United States) must have a practical understanding of spoken and written English to benefit from instruction, study, and examinations. Course work at The Catholic University of America requires university-level English language proficiency and skills.

　　Minimally accepted TOEFL scores, when applying for graduate programs, are 550-paper, 213-computer, and 80 Internet. Students taking the TOEFL should have at least 20 out of 30 in each of the TOEFL subcategories. The minimally accepted graduate IELTS score is 6.5. Individual IELTS test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall IELTS score.

　　A minimum of a 2.8 GPA in undergraduate studies is required, though a 3.0 GPA is strongly desired. A minimum GRE score of 295 is required, while a 310 is preferred (1000 required/1200 preferred if taken before summer 2011).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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