Marywood University proudly offers the only accredited architecture and interior architecture programs in northeast Pennsylvania.
Marywood University School of Architecture's Bachelor of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
107 S. West St., Suite 707, Alexandria, VA 22314 | t: 202.783.2007 | e: info@naab.org
The Interior Architecture Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248 | (703) 437-0700 Phone | (703) 437-6312 Fax |
info@arts-accredit.org
Our graduates are eligible to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. While Pennsylvania does not license interior designers and therefore does not require the NCIDQ certification to practice interior designer, most other states do. View more information about interior design licensure in the US.
School of Architecture
Marywood’s architecture programs—undergraduate and graduate—recognize that architecture, both as a discipline and as a profession, engages the realms of art and science. Careers in the design and construction of buildings, interiors, and virtual spaces combine design innovation and aesthetics with the laws of physics and the requirements of constructability.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Accreditations
Marywood University proudly offers the only accredited architecture and interior architecture programs in northeast Pennsylvania.
Marywood University School of Architecture's Bachelor of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
107 S. West St., Suite 707, Alexandria, VA 22314 | t: 202.783.2007 | e: info@naab.org
The Interior Architecture Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248 | (703) 437-0700 Phone | (703) 437-6312 Fax |
info@arts-accredit.org
Our graduates are eligible to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. While Pennsylvania does not license interior designers and therefore does not require the NCIDQ certification to practice interior designer, most other states do. View more information about interior design licensure in the US.
About The School of Architecture
OUR MISSION: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN A LIBERAL ARTS SETTING
At the Marywood University School of Architecture, our mission is to educate a new generation of architects and interior architects who engage the world passionately and intelligently. As a professional school in a liberal arts university, our programs set a rigorous studio-based curriculum within an educational environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and speculation.
OUR VALUES: ARCHITECTURE AS A DISCIPLINED PRACTICE
From interior objects to urban environments, we value architecture as a disciplined practice -- the means by which we engage the world at a range of scales with conceptual and formal clarity, disciplinary consciousness, social agency, and material speculation. We believe that architectural education offers a way of making and thinking that enables our students and graduates to do good in the world. Our shared values allow differences between and among our programs to become opportunities for productive exchange, collaboration, and growth.
School of Architecture Faculty
Ding, Dr. Liyang
- Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
- Assistant Professor
- lding@marywood.edu
- 570-961-4539
Berman, Joshua David
- Director, Center for Urban Studies
- Assistant Professor of Practice
- jberman@marywood.edu
- x2310
Brakefield, Amy L
- Lecturer
Our programs are housed in an innovative LEED-certified facility that was once the University’s gymnasium and natatorium. In-house, we have a digital fabrication lab, wood, and metal fabrication shops, and advanced computer and plotting labs.
In addition to many engaging student organizations at Marywood, the School of Architecture has both collective and discipline-specific student organizations for school governance and professional development. These architecture- and construction-related clubs include:
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)Center for Living City Student Chapter (CLCS)
International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students
Tau Sigma Delta, Upsilon Alpha Chapter
Architecture Kit
Students in Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Virtual Architecture are required to have the materials included in the Architecture Kit. Although not required, architecture kits may be ordered at the Marywood Gear Shop. If you have any questions, please contact interim Director Jodi La Coe.
Laptop Requirement
Laptop computers are required for all Architecture, Interior Architecture, Virtual Architecture, and Construction Management students at the start of their first year. Our laptop minimum specifications ensure that students are suitably equipped with a flexible, portable means of computing in the classroom and dormitory and/or apartment.
We have selected PC laptop computers rather than Macs because they best suit the University's PC-oriented computing platforms across the campus and because the majority of architectural offices are currently PC-based. The School's required courses have all PC-based instruction.
Minimum specifications:
- 3.0 Ghz multi–Core CPU
- 16 GB RAM (Memory)
- 512 GB SSD
- 6 GB Video Card
Preferred specifications:
- 3.5 Ghz multi–Core CPU
- 32 GB RAM (Memory)
- 1 TB SSD
- 8 GB Video Card
Although not required, laptop computers that meet the School of Architecture specifications may be ordered at the Marywood Gear Shop. If you have any questions, please contact interim Director Jodi La Coe.
Travel Opportunities
Study abroad has been an important aspect of architectural education since the 17th century and arguably since ancient times. Increasingly, architecture, engineering, and construction professions are global endeavors. Students in Architecture and Interior Architecture are required to study abroad for one semester during their third year of study at ISI Florence. For students in Construction Management and Virtual Architecture, there are many opportunities to study abroad. For more information, please visit our Study Abroad Office.
If an Architecture or Interior Architecture student is unable to participate in the required study abroad program, please contact interim Director Jodi La Coe as soon as possible to apply for an exemption and alternate experience.
Architecture Licensure
In the United States, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) administers the licensing process for architects. For students interested in becoming licensed architects, the School of Architecture offers access to information and guidance on the steps required in the path toward licensure including education, experience (AXP), exams (ARE), and registration. Our NCARB Licensing Advisor Elizabeth Andrzejewski instructs and assists current students in starting their NCARB Record.
More information on the process of licensure.
More information on ARE Pass Rates.
In addition, the websites below offer an array of information to assist in career development:
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Interior Architecture Certification
In the United States, the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) administers the certification process for interior architects and designers. For students interested in becoming certified interior architects, the School of Architecture offers access to information and guidance on the steps required in the path toward certification including education, experience, exams, and registration. Our NCIDQ campus coordinator Jim Sullivan instructs and assists current students in starting their NCIDQ Account.
More information on the process of certification.
In addition, the websites below offer an array of information to assist in career development:
American Society of Interior Designers (AISD)
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)
International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
Construction Management Certification
To become a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) in the United States, the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) requires a combination of an accredited degree in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), Responsible in Charge (RIC) experience hours, and certification exams administered by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI). Our Construction Management program coordinator Arturo Pavani instructs and assists current students in starting their certification process.
More information on the process of certification.
In addition, the websites below offer an array of information to assist in career development:
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
Virtual Architecture
There is no professional certification required for Film and Game Environment Designers. Our Virtual Architecture program coordinator Ryan Scavnicky instructs and assists current students in developing their career aspirations. The follow websites are the top professional organizations related to these career paths:
Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA)
Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
Featured Pacer Profile
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School of Architecture Events
Design Your Future Summer Overnight Camp 2025
Jun 21 Center for Architectural Studies 105 Sat, Jun 21, 2:00PM - Sat, Jun 28, 3:00PMDesign Your Future Summer Overnight Camp 2025
Date/Time: Saturday, June 21, 2pm – Saturday, June 28, 2025, 3pm EDT
Location: Center for Architectural Studies 105
DESIGN your FUTURE
an inside architecture + design summer 2025 program
June 21, 2025 @ 2 pm through June 28, 2025 @ 3 pm
Students enrolled in the Design your Future Program will be
actively participating in a combination of fun design projects and competitions,
organized and guided by Marywood University's experienced faculty.
Students will be exposed to a number of practical and theoretical questions presented
as part of guest lecture and workshop series, and will have the opportunity
to converse with practicing architects and designers.
Design your Future Program 2025, accepts students who will be starting
their Fall ’25 academic year as rising juniors, seniors, or as high school graduates.
The DyF'25 in-residence program, will be housed in Marywood's Center for Architectural Studies,
Students will be assigned individual desks and will have the opportunity of using the
same spaces as our undergraduate and graduate students. Furthermore,
students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity of seeing in action
various laboratories and shops (wood/metal/3D printing/CNC router/laser cutting/etc.)
Design your Future Program 2025 is designed with the desire of an immersive experience,
engaging students in a number of demonstrations anchored to the Architecture,
Interior Architecture, and Construction Management Programs. The program’s principal goal
is to reach out to a wide group of high school students. The program considers diversity
and inclusivity to be important factors in the establishing of an
affordable participation fee of $1,150.
The program fee includes:
- overnight stay in a room shared with one roommate)
- three daily meals served in the dining hall
- day trip (transportation and tickets) to an amusement park
- supplies for all program’s daily activities
Design your Future Program 2025 will accept registrations until the maximum number
of students has been reached or until May 30th 2025.
Full amount is due at the time of registration.
Full refund can only be issued on or before May 16th 2025.
Drop off - June 21, 2025 @ 2pm
Pick up - June 28, 2025 @ 3pm
DyF '25
Program Director
Arian Korkuti, Ph.D.
akorkuti@marywood.edu
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