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The graduate program in Design offers an interdisciplinary program that introduces students to aesthetic, intellectual, historic and social aspects of architecture. Its goal is to provide students with studio and classroom environments that will enable them to develop both their individual design processes as well as the research and technical skills necessary in the professional design world at large.

Students receive individual attention both in the studios and in the lecture courses offered by the program. The faculty strive to afford them ample opportunity to present their ideas to their peers, faculty and design professionals and engage in advanced issues of design, independent research and interdisciplinary study.

New:  Master of Science in Design and Historic Preservation

Students will expand their skills in architectural design, historic preservation, construction, restoration, town planning, as well as their understanding of historic site management while working closely with museum staff, instructors, craftsmen and preservationist.

The program is geared toward working professionals and others who wish to maintain employment while pursuing an advanced degree. Courses are offered on a schedule that allows students to commute to Western Massachusetts for two days of concentrated classes on alternating weeks during the Spring and Fall semesters. Read more:   Master of Science in Design and Historic Preservation