PhD in Design and Planning

Program Overview

The PhD in Design and Planning program prepares students for advanced research and scholarship in design and planning fields. The program covers a wide range of topics, including design theory, planning theory, urban design, and environmental planning. Students are assessed on their coursework, candidacy examination, thesis proposal, and written thesis. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, government, and the private sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD in Design and Planning is intended for students wishing to make a significant contribution to knowledge in design and planning fields through independently driven investigation, original research and creative scholarship.

Outline:

The PhD in Design and Planning program requires 12 credits of course work, a candidacy examination, a thesis proposal, and a written thesis, which must be publicly defended in an oral examination. Candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of their field and to make an original contribution to their discipline. The program's content covers a wide range of topics in design and planning, including: · Design theory and methods · Planning theory and methods · Urban design · Architectural design · Landscape architecture · Environmental planning · Transportation planning · Community development · Economic development · Social policy · Health care planning · Education planning

Assessment:

Students in the PhD program are assessed on their coursework, their candidacy examination, their thesis proposal, and their written thesis. The candidacy examination is a written and oral examination that assesses the student's knowledge of the field and their ability to conduct independent research. The thesis proposal is a written document that outlines the student's research project. The written thesis is a comprehensive document that presents the student's research findings.

Teaching:

The PhD program is taught by a team of faculty members who are experts in their fields. The faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and field trips. Students also have the opportunity to work closely with their faculty advisor on their research projects.

Careers:

Graduates of the PhD program in Design and Planning are prepared for a variety of careers in academia, research, government, and the private sector. Some graduates go on to become professors at universities. Others work as researchers for government agencies or private companies. Still others work as planners for cities, counties, or states. The PhD program provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to make a significant contribution to the field of design and planning.