Overview
The Master of Science with a major in Architecture and a concentration in Health and Design is a full-time post-professional program. It is a research-based program that requires 39 credit hours including a 12-hour thesis. The program can be completed in three-semesters beginning in the fall and continuing through spring and summer semesters. The objective is to provide students with the theoretical, technical, and applied knowledge and skills to practice within a range of health-related disciplines.
The program offers students major concentrations in one of three clusters:
- Design for Healthy Aging in the Community,
- Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Design, and
- Design in Healthcare Environments.
In the first summer, students lacking a basic background in health and design may be required to take a preliminary course to ensure that all students entering the fall semester have the background necessary to enter the curriculum at the same level. Students will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine if they need to take the introductory course.
Who Should Apply
The program is designed for practicing architects, industrial designers, systems engineers, nurses, occupational therapists, clinicians, construction professionals, and health administrators who wish to gain additional expertise in healthcare design. Whatever their career path, graduates will be prepared to serve as consultants or project managers on healthcare design projects in consulting firms, healthcare organizations, and manufacturers; help conduct quality improvement and other healthcare projects; and other leadership role
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 30th