Design, Environment and the Ar - Arizona State U

The Design, PhD program at [Institution Name] is an interdisciplinary program that prepares designers to become researchers, scholars, and leaders in various design disciplines. The program offers a flexible curriculum with core courses, concentration coursework, research requirements, and electives, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. Graduates pursue careers in university teaching and research, leading design firms, business, industry, government, and advocacy.

Program Outline

Design, Environment and the Arts (Design), PhD

Degree Overview:

Broad in scope, involving research interests at diverse scales of design, environment, and the arts.
Specializations in areas like global health, history, social justice, sustainability, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Opportunity to contribute to measurable positive change through research.

Outline:

Core Courses (6 credit hours):
EPD 700 Research Methods (3)
EPD 710 Current Research in Design (3)
Concentration (15 credit hours):
Choose five courses from a list of concentration courses.
Examples include: DSC 594 Conference and Workshop, EPD 791 Seminar, GRA 561 Methods in Visual Communication I, GRA 590 Reading and Conference.
Other Requirements (12 credit hours):
EPD 590 Reading and Conference (3)
EPD 790 Reading and Conference (9)
Research (12 credit hours):
EPD 792 Research (12)
Electives (27 credit hours):
Select additional courses to tailor your studies.
Culminating Experience (12 credit hours):
EPD 799 Dissertation (12)

Careers:

(Careers: 80+ program graduates with diverse careers)

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

EU Home Students:

Completion of a Master's degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
Examples of appropriate fields include art history, architectural history, design history, or humanities fields like history, literature, archaeology, and anthropology.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale of 4.00) in the last 60 hours of the Bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the applicable Master's degree.
Additional requirements for EU students:
Proof of English proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
Proof of residency in the EU may be required.

International Students (Outside the EU):

Completion of a Master's degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Examples of appropriate fields include art history, architectural history, design history, or humanities fields like history, literature, archaeology, and anthropology.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale of 4.00) in the last 60 hours of the Bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the applicable Master's degree.
Additional requirements for international (non-EU) students:
Proof of English proficiency is required for non-native speakers.
Official transcripts from previous institutions.
Financial support documentation.
Interview with the program director may be required.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

English Proficiency:

**All applicants, regardless of nationality, must demonstrate English proficiency unless their native language is English.

Acceptable evidence of English proficiency includes:
TOEFL score of 80 or higher
IELTS score of 6.5 or higher
PTE Academic score of 58 or higher
Completion of a degree program taught entirely in English at an accredited institution in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland.

Additional notes:

Specific requirements may vary depending on the student's specific circumstances and the university's policies.

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