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Graduate Certificate in Urban Design at University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati, United States

Programme overview

The graduate Urban Design Certificate will provide individuals with: foundational knowledge about the art and science of cities through history to inform future visions for cities;

Faculty: College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

To obtain the Urban Design Certificate, a graduate student or professional must complete four core courses in theory, analysis, implementation, and two electives totaling 18 credits. The student or professional enrolled in the program must pass each course with a minimum grade of C.

Career pathways

There is a growing demand for professionals who can inform efforts to design places to shape and accommodate the growth and livability of urban areas, promote functional spaces, and conserve the natural environment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Graduate Urban Design Certificate is open to professionals and graduate matriculated and non-matriculated students. Students can start the program in any semester but are strongly encouraged to contact an advisor and apply early in the process. Online application $20 application fee domestic, $25 international. Transcripts that indicate receipt of a least a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA. Students with no previous design education and background will be required to complete PLAN6072 Introduction to Planning Graphics course. Please check with the Urban Design Certificate coordinator regarding the course offerings.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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