“Years two through four [of the Professional Phase of the B.Arch program] are aimed at developing the required core of humanistic knowledge, creative ingenuity and technical craftsmanship that prepare students for professional internship and practice. The capstone [fifth] year is focused on experimentation and synthesis on specific topics leading to definition and development of optional autonomous or directed work in preparation for professional licensure.The architecture curriculum at Arizona is an ensemble of four subject matters: technologies, theory and history, communication methods and professional practices, all of which must be articulated and integrated as appropriate to each level of the architectural studio sequence.”
~ Alvaro Malo, Professor of Architecture
Students wishing to continue in the professional program and complete the B.Arch degree must apply to the Professional Phase of the program; admission is selective and competitive. The application process for this phase occurs at the end of a student’s first (Pre-Architecture) year. Each student interested in entering the Professional Phase is required to complete an application and mount an exhibit of his/her work.
