Woodbury University
School of Architecture
We are a community of individuals sharing talents, exploring ideas, and working together to create impact in the workplace and in our communities. We center social responsibility and environmental stewardship in our work, empowering the unique voice of every student to champion a cause meaningful to the world.
http://architecture.woodbury.edu/
Setting
Woodbury University’s architecture and design programs operate from its primary campus in Burbank, within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan region—one of the most dynamic and diverse urban environments in the world.
The campus offers a serene, tree-filled setting just minutes from the city’s cultural and professional centers. Design studios are distributed across multiple buildings, providing dedicated workspaces for students with 24-hour access, supporting an immersive and collaborative studio culture.
Positioned within Los Angeles, the school benefits from direct engagement with a wide range of communities, industries, and institutions. Students have opportunities to work across diverse contexts—from community-based initiatives to collaborations with professional firms and civic organizations—placing them at the intersection of design, culture, and urban transformation.
School Philosophy
The Woodbury School of Architecture approaches architectural education as a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged endeavor. We prepare a diverse body of students to participate confidently in both local and global discourse, equipping them with the critical, technical, and cultural tools necessary to shape the built environment.
Through design, research, and writing, students develop rigorous critical perspectives that inform innovative design strategies. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of sustainable systems, emerging technologies, and computational approaches, while framing design as a means to engage complex relationships between culture, ecology, infrastructure, and policy.
Our pedagogy is grounded in real-world challenges. Students work on urgent contemporary issues—such as climate resilience, housing, and urban transformation—understanding that design can operate as a catalyst for meaningful social and environmental impact.
Woodbury is also among a select group of accredited programs participating in the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) initiative. Through IPAL, eligible students in the B.Arch and M.Arch programs can pursue professional experience and components of the Architect Registration Examination alongside their academic studies, positioning them to accelerate their path toward licensure.
Programs
The Woodbury School of Architecture offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees centered on design excellence, technological innovation, and real-world engagement. Across all programs, students learn through a studio-based curriculum supported by coursework in history and theory, building systems, sustainability, and emerging technologies, with access to advanced fabrication labs, research facilities, and collaborative learning environments.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
The B.Arch is a five-year, NAAB-accredited professional degree that prepares students for architectural licensure. The curriculum is structured around a sequence of design studios complemented by courses in structures, environmental systems, history/theory, and digital technologies. Students develop the skills to address complex social and environmental challenges through design while engaging real-world contexts and professional practice .
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA)
This four-year, CIDA- and NASAD-accredited program focuses on the design of interior environments that promote human well-being, sustainability, and cultural relevance. Students explore spatial design, materials, lighting, and furniture alongside visual arts and research-based inquiry, preparing for professional practice across diverse interior environments .
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BS)
The BS in Construction Management combines technical knowledge with hands-on experience in building practices, project delivery, and sustainable construction. The program emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and innovation, preparing students to manage complex construction processes within an evolving industry .
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
The NAAB-accredited M.Arch is a professional degree offered in two- and three-year tracks, accommodating students with and without prior architectural education. The program integrates advanced design studios, technical systems, and theoretical inquiry, preparing graduates for licensure and leadership in architectural practice .
Master of Interior Design (MID)
Offered in two- and three-year tracks, the MID focuses on advanced spatial design, human-centered environments, and material innovation. Through studio-based work and research, students explore the intersection of interior architecture, environmental psychology, and emerging technologies at multiple scales .
Master of Science in Architecture (MSArch)
The MSArch is a one-year, post-professional, research-focused degree for students seeking advanced specialization. Areas of concentration include design computation, interior design, sustainability, and construction management. Students pursue independent research through an extended thesis, positioning themselves for advanced practice or academic pathways .
Across all programs, students engage in hands-on, project-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities such as study-away programs and professional engagement. Located in the greater Los Angeles region, the curriculum leverages the city as a living laboratory, enabling students to work across diverse cultural, environmental, and urban contexts.
of Focus
1. Art & Design
2. Digital Fabrication & Technology
3. Materials and Construction
4. Building Technologies
5. Community Design
6. History | Theory | Criticism
7. Interior Design
8. Digital Design & Visualization
Opportunities
Co-Op / Work Placement
Cross-disciplinary experience
IPAL
Teaching / Research assistantships
Summer Program
Study Abroad
Facilities
24 Hour Workshop
Large-format Printer
Laser Cutter
Woodshop
3D Printing
Metalshop
CNC Milling
Fabrication Lab
Robotics Lab
Policies
Transfer Policies
Woodbury University welcomes transfer students into its architecture and design programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Transfer applicants must be formally admitted to the university before a comprehensive evaluation of prior coursework is conducted.
For undergraduate programs, transfer credit is reviewed based on accredited coursework, with particular attention to equivalency in design studios, technical courses, and general education requirements. Due to the sequential nature of the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum, placement is determined carefully, and some students may be required to complete the full studio sequence to meet accreditation standards.
Graduate transfer applicants may receive limited credit toward advanced standing where appropriate; however, professional and research-based curricula—such as the Master of Architecture, Master of Interior Design, and Master of Science in Architecture—typically require completion of core program requirements at Woodbury.
All transfer evaluations are conducted on a case-by-case basis. Students are encouraged to submit detailed course descriptions, transcripts, and portfolios (where applicable) to support the review process.
