The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental Design and Planning is an individualized collegewide interdisciplinary degree that integrates graduate courses and faculty research expertise. The program offers concentrations in:
- Design:
a concentration focused on the study of factors affecting various aspects of the built environment, from large scale as found in landscape architecture, architecture and interior design to reduced scale in industrial design and visual communication design. Click here for more information.
- History, Theory, and Criticism:
a concentration focused on the theoretical dimensions of design in areas of architectural and design history including critical discourse in the design disciplines. Click here for more information.
- Healthcare and Healing Environments: a specialized concentration with a focus on the integration of evidence-based design, sustainable science and best practices in the design and planning of healthcare facilities. Click here for more information.
The program is at the cutting edge of creating new knowledge in environmental design and planning. Broad in scope, the program involves multidisciplinary research interests at both micro- and macro-scale levels of design and planning. The program provides research experience for students wishing to pursue careers in industry as members of interdisciplinary design and planning teams on environmental and energy issues, as well as for those wishing to teach in the architecture, design, or planning fields.
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