Master of Science in Architecture - Health & Design
Program of Study
The Master of Science Architecture with a concentration in Design and Health 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 roles.
This program is a full-time, post-professional program. It is a research-based program that requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. 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
- Design in Healthcare Environments
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| ARCH 6271 | Healthcare Design of the Future | 3 |
| ARCH 8843 | Universal Design | 3 |
| ARCH 8803 | Advanced Planning Methods | 3 |
| COA 8630 | Theories of Architecture, Space and Culture | 3 |
| ARCH 6243 | Evidence-Based Design | 3 |
| ARCH 6268 | Advanced Architecture, Culture and Behavior: Theories, Models and Methods | 3 |
| Capstone: | 6 | |
| Design + Research Studio 1 | ||
or ARCH 6050 | Design + Research Studio 2 | |
ARCH 8833 | Special Topics in Health and Design 1 | |
| Master's Thesis | ||
| Electives: | 6 | |
| Faculty Guided Electives | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
| 1 | Independent Study guided by Faculty |