Unlock your potential with the Bachelor of Architecture at NewSchool, the only program south of Los Angeles accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Our inclusive approach welcomes diverse talents fostering a community where exceptional ideas flourish. Immerse yourself in a curriculum that not only prepares you for licensure but also integrates you into the heart of the city’s booming development and connection to the tech and biotech sectors. Located in San Diego’s hub of architectural innovation, our students gain hands-on experience working on real projects with actual clients, guided by excellent faculty known for creativity and industry connections. Our graduates are highly sought after, stepping into the job market with a competitive edge and a network that opens doors to a future where they don’t just inhabit spaces—they create them.
The only program south of Los Angeles accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
NewSchool graduates land industry-related jobs within 6 months of graduation (2024)
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Daniela DeutschDean of Architecture
Full-Time, On-Campus
5 Years
225 Hours
Design studios and the architecture capstone class challenge students to apply their skills in architectural drawing, 3D modeling, and prototyping. Through these real-world projects, students gain practical experience and start building their industry portfolio.
NewSchool’s Bachelor of Architecture degree is a five-year program. Students develop foundational skills, master digital tools and platforms for professional architecture practice, learn holistic design principles that center people and communities, and engage in advanced design work.
Dive into real-world projects from day one and make connections with both local and international architecture firms.
Learn from world-renowned architects and educators who are as passionate about teaching as they are about architecture.
Utilize the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D technology at our urban campus in the heart of San Diego’s design district.
A NewSchool degree is more than a credential; it is a direct link to the professional architecture and design industry. Our graduates don’t just find jobs, they lead firms, innovate urban spaces, and shape the future of the built environment.
Navigate the professional path to licensure.
Shape the systems and spaces of modern cities.
Lead the transition to green building.
Oversee large-scale developments from concept to completion.
91% of our graduates launch industry-related careers within months of finishing their program.
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My time as a student consolidated my passion for architecture, a passion which I am continually trying to nurture. The foundation I received at NewSchool, through the teachers and friends I met there, as well as the learning environment we were surrounded with, kept me true to my passion.
I wanted a chance to turn raw spaces into sustainable and unique rooms. I believe interior architecture isn't just about being creative, it also applies psychological and technical skills.
I needed to make a living and be able to work during the day and attend classes in the evenings. It was almost like NewSchool was made for me.
NewSchool taught me how to be critical and how to approach problems and design challenges. They introduced me to processes of problem-solving that engage both theoretical positions and very technical methodologies.
When I visited the school, I was hooked when I saw the studios filled with students making architectural models! Hands down the faculty are the best. George Welch and the rest of the faculty are amazing.
We believe Quartyard can serve as a model for cities across the U.S. looking for unique economic development ideas,” said NewSchool alumnus and CEO of RAD Lab, Philip Auchettl. “It is a feasible way to temporarily re-invent empty spaces while improving quality of life for residents.
My favorite aspect of attending NewSchool was the intimate and supportive community of faculty, staff, and students.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture program will be prepared to:
| PLO 1 | HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN: Employ an empathetic approach to architecture through an ethical design process centered on environmental stewardship, regeneration and resilience, upholding values of social equity, diversity, and inclusion to promote human and ecological well-being. |
| PLO 2 | CRITICAL THINKING: Employ critical thinking as a fundamental process grounded in theoretical and practical criteria, informed by diverse perspectives and contexts, to develop and analyze lines of inquiry, concepts, and design decisions. |
| PLO 3 | REPRESENTATION: Establish representation as the disciplinary and critical foundation of the architecture profession, by integrating heuristic, technical, analytical, and synthetic modalities, across tools. |
| PLO 4 | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: The holistic application of discipline-specific skills and methods for the conception and development of architectural projects; interrelating multiple technical, natural, and cultural design conditions, including program, site, and user. |
| PLO 5 | INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE: Establish a synthetic design process through the integration of constructive and environmental systems by employing emerging trends in performance of building systems and incorporating measurable and evaluative approaches between collaborating agencies in architectural projects. |
| PLO 6 | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND LEADERSHIP: Collaboratively lead stakeholder teams in the design process, fulfilling the legal, ethical, environmental, and financial responsibilities to clients, communities, and the public, while practicing as a lifelong learner within the wide range of career paths in an evolving profession. |
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