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MS in Sustainable Design
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Curriculum
The MS in Sustainable Design program offers students three ways to complete their degree:
- 2-Year Full-Time program,
- 2-Year Online program, and
- Hybrid/Flex program (combination of on-site and online courses)
There is also a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Practices. Below are the curricula for the 2-year on-campus and online options.
To discuss the hybrid option, students are directed to meet with the program director to go over their specific needs.
Total Credits: 33
Year One
FALL
- Principles and Methods for Sustainable Design
- Adaptive Design
- Sustainable Systems
SPRING
- Green Materials and life-Cycle Assessment
- Ecological Design Studio
- Landscape Ecology Seminar
Year Two
FALL
- Sustainable Design Studio
- Elective
- Thesis 1 in Sustainable Design
SPRING
- Thesis 2 in Sustainable Design
Year One
FALL
- Principles and Methods for Sustainable Design
- Adaptive Design
SPRING
- Sustainable Systems
- Green Materials
SUMMER
- Elective
Year Two
FALL
- Ecological Design Studio
- Landscape Ecology Seminar
SPRING
- Sustainable Design Studio
- Thesis 1 in Sustainable Design
SUMMER
- Thesis 2 in Sustainable Design
The hybrid option for the MS in Sustainable Design is designed to serve those students who want to:
- Start online and finish on-campus
- Start on-campus and finish online
- An accelerated degree
- Move through the program at their own pace
Course timing will vary, please contact the Program Director to discuss specific plans of study.