The Tulane School of Architecture or (TSA) is the school of architecture at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a student body of approximately 300 students and is known for the scholarly productivity of its faculty, its collegian atmosphere and unique studio culture.
Recognized as a strong Southern school of architecture, the School has gained international prominence for its design leadership in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The School's location in New Orleans has also provided the school with a unique laboratory for its urban research and noted historic preservation program. Degree paths for students lead to a 5-year professional Masters of Architecture, a 3-1/2 year professional Masters of Architecture intended for those holding undergraduate degrees outside of architecture, a 1-1/2 year program for pre-professional degree holders in architecture as well as the post-professional Master of Architecture II. The School also has programs leading to a Masters of Preservation as a graduate program and a certificate of preservation for undergraduates.
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