Urban & Environmental Design Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Urban & Environmental Design (UED) is dedicated to helping students think critically about emerging urban and environmental design problems through real-world projects and future-oriented ideas. Coursework introduces students to the complexity of urban and rural environments - from the varying spectrum of stakeholders to the bounds of existing infrastructures - and promotes an interdisciplinary approach to designing sustainable communities.  

After completing a course introducing students to the foundations of urban & environmental design, students will take a design and planning studio, as well as history and theory of UED, and an elective. Professional competency in urban design is a valued skill within the design profession and related fields. The course of study was crafted to align with the educational pursuit of candidates for the Master of Architecture professional degree and Master of Historic Preservation, as well as appeal to recent graduates in the fields of Geography, Landscape Architecture, Interiors, and Engineering, among others.