Urban Design + Architecture (Dual Degree) – M.U.D. + M.Arch.
This dual degree Urban Design + Architecture program from Kent State University prepares students to enter the profession of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$ 17,982 per year
Location
Kent, United States
About the program
Student have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.U.D. degree in Urban Design and the M.Arch. degree in Architecture. A separate application must be submitted for each program.
The Urban Design + Architecture program from Kent State University fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs and offers a broad exposure to professional issues and knowledge related to urban design.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on research and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural and environmental contexts. This includes the wider range of media used to think about urban and regional design, including writing, investigative skills, speaking, drawing and model making.
- Develop an ability to utilize the technical instruments of the urban design field including: legal instruments, urban systems and their organization, the role of these varied elements in the implementation of design and their impact on the environment. This is inclusive of understanding and abilities at a range of scales from local to regional design and the implications of policy and design decision-making at these ranges of scale.
- Manage, advocate and act legally, ethically and critically for the good of society and the public. This includes collaborative, professional and leadership skills, especially in the public arena.
Courses included:
- Graduate Design Studio
- Project Programming
- Theories of Architecture
- Methods of Inquiry in Architectural Studies
- Professional Practice: Real Estate and Development
- Professional Practice: Contract and Planning Law
- Professional Practice: Leadership, Ethics and Office Management
- Special Topics in Architecture