History
In 1980, the late Richard Welsh founded NewSchool of Architecture in a small industrial building in Chula Vista, California. Welsh had a vision: a superb professional education program that culminated with the Bachelor of Architecture degree.
Education
The mission of NewSchool of Architecture and Design is to nurture and inspire design-minded students. NewSchool graduates demonstrate a firm foundation of critical thinking, ethical behavior, and a culture of professional practice on their way to becoming socially responsible leaders of change for our global society.
Career
The NewSchool of Architecture & Design Career Services department provides a holistic approach to career development which nurtures all students from the beginning of their education to the advancement of their architectural and design careers beyond graduation. Throughout their years of study, design and architecture job openings are provided (both on and off campus) to nurture professionalism throughout the lifecycle of a design thinker. The mission of the NewSchool’s Career Service Department is to assist students, recent graduates and alumni in developing, evaluating, and implementing their individualized employment goals while ensuring student success at the highest levels.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (1)
- Master Construction Management
Student services
Whether you are a new student or getting ready to graduate, NewSchool wants to give you the support system you need in order to succeed. We have multiple departments on campus dedicated to serving out students. Whether you need tutoring, academic advising, disability services or even if English is your second language—we have a strong support system at NewSchool to help you succeed.
Library services
The mission of the Richard P. Welsh Library is to support the teaching and research needs of the faculty, students, and alumni of the NewSchool of Architecture + Design.
Medical services
The mission of the Center for Healthy Environments at NewSchool of Architecture & Design is to promote the school’s established leadership and expertise in the fields of neuroscience in architecture, healthy urbanism and sustainable architecture. The Center provides consulting and research expertise to the community as well as specialized educational tracks in these fields.
Campus life
Discover our vibrant design community in San Diego! At NewSchool, residence life is a unique, enriching experience. In addition to our housing at 707 Loft, we offer a variety of housing options depending on your preference in location, pricing and length of stay.
Student clubs
Student clubs are a great way to get involved on campus and meet new friends with similar interests. NewSchool students are passionate about what they do – both inside and outside of the classroom. We offer social clubs like our soccer team and also career focused clubs that involve architecture and design. Many of the clubs on campus focus on building opportunities for our students and helping them learn new skills within their area of study.
In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year, three-year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established educational standards.