Environmental Design - MA

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in cooperation with the Landscape Architecture program and the Interior Design program in the School of Planning, Design and Construction and the Departments of Horticulture and Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies participate in the Master of Arts degree in Environmental Design. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is the primary administrative unit.

The Master of Arts in Environmental Design degree in SPDC is shared by the Interior Design and the Landscape Architecture programs. The MED program is a post-professional degree that provides graduate students with advanced knowledge and understanding. We train prospective or practicing professionals to address the complex interdisciplinary nature of environmental design.

The purpose of this master’s degree is to train students to address the environment-related issues in research and design using scientific, evidence-based approach. The program focuses on the complex interdisciplinary nature for sustainable environments. Students will develop a highly individualized plan of study with a focus in sustainable built, natural, and virtual environments. Students who are enrolled in the program will be able to take courses on ecology, human environment and design, construction management, social science, environmental resource development, city and regional planning, statistics or education, in addition to courses in the major.

The Master of Arts Degree in Environmental Design addresses four areas of professional development. These include:

1. acquisition of in-depth knowledge in the area of environmental design theory;
2. development of problem-solving skills within an interdisciplinary professional context;
3. development of technological expertise and a knowledge base in a selected area of environmental research and design; and
4. a greater command of analytical, graphic, written, and oral communication skills.