This is a master’s degree program major in Sustainable Design. The three-semester UF Master of Science in Architectural Studies (major in Sustainable Design) program leads to a post-graduate professional degree in the specialized field of sustainable design. Open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any field, it is an excellent opportunity for enhancing a student’s educational background, professional qualifications or teaching credentials through individualized, in-depth and interdisciplinary research in specific areas under the guidance of faculty specialists.

The program is what’s known in the industry as a hybrid distance education program. It is designed for participants who are working or for whatever reason, cannot pick up and leave to attend a master’s program full time. A variety of tools is used to ensure that the program is equal to or better than what any student would experience if they were on campus full time.

Each course has lectures, reading assignments and online assessments which are delivered asynchronously – meaning, that one can study according to his/her schedule and review the material as often as necessary.

Additionally, there is a weekly video conference to discuss the course materials with the group – essentially, it is a graduate seminar format.

There are several “fly-in” sessions to give everyone face-to-face time in concentrated workshop formats. There are two trips: one is to Gainesville and another one is to Singapore/the Netherlands – the airfare and food of which are in addition to the tuition (we provide accommodations and local transportation on these trips).