Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private institution that was established in 1971 and is located in Los Angeles, California. The Institute offers a 5-year undergraduate B. Arch degree which is accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board and a graduate degree in architecture. It also carries out upper level courses like design studios, applied studies seminars, cultural studies seminars and community design in order to engage local communities to interact with the students directly and undertake design projects.