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ACCELERATED MASTER'S PROGRAMS

Start your master's degree while earning your undergraduate degree!
 

AMPlify Your Career

The Graduate College offers exceptional undergraduate students in selected majors the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in as few as 5 years. CAPLA offers Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) pathways into the following programs: 

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Complete the form below to connect with us and learn more about your AMP options:

Current U of A Degree
Master's Degree(s) of Interest
Select all that apply.

AMP Pathways

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Master of Architecture

BS in Sustainable Built Environments

Master of Science in Architecture Student presenting research

Master of Science in Architecture

BS in Sustainable Built Environments
Bachelor of Architecture

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Master of Landscape Architecture

BS in Sustainable Built Environments
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
BS in Sustainable Plant Systems

Urban Planning Presentation

Master of Science in Urban Planning

BS in Sustainable Built Environments
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

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Master of Real Estate Development

BS in Sustainable Built Environments 
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor Landscape Architecture

Ready to accelerate your graduate degree—and your career?

Contact capla-grad@arizona.edu with any questions.

How to Apply

AMP Eligibility + Conditional Grad Admission

AMP Eligibility

  • Enrolled in one of the following U of A undergraduate programs: 
    • BS in Sustainable Built Environments
    • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
    • Bachelor of Architecture
    • BS in Sustainable Plant Systems
  • 3.30 GPA
  • 75+ units complete at time of application; 90+ units complete by start of first semester as an AMP student
  • Read full policy here: U of A AMP Policy

Conditional Grad Admission

As an AMP student:

  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA as an undergraduate; and
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA for all graduate courses taken as an AMP student.

Upon undergraduate graduation, you are guaranteed admission to the graduate program assuming the requirements above are met.

Map Your Study Plan

  1. Meet with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) for each master's program to discuss feasibility of applying and possible pathways:

    Kristi Currans - MS Urban Planning 

    Daniel Kuhlmann - Master of Real Estate Development 

    Kirk Dimond - Master of Landscape Architecture

    Michael Kothke - Master of Architecture

    Ryan Smith - MS Architecture

  2. You will be provided the necessary information to apply following your initial meeting with the DGS.
  3. If conditionally admitted, work with the DGS and your undergraduate advisor to map your plan of study for your senior year.

Application Materials + Deadlines

Application Materials

  1. Unofficial transcripts from all schools attended as an undergrad
  2. Statement of purpose
  3. Resume
  4. Three letters of recommendation from professors

Application Deadlines

  • M.Arch AMP - May 1
  • MS.Arch AMP - August 1
  • MSUP AMP - August 1
  • MLA AMP - August 1
  • MRED AMP
    • Summer Start - April 15
    • Fall Start - August 1
    • Spring Start - December 15