Graduate in Design Housing & Apparel Requirements at University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
Monday, March 23rd, 2009M.A. and M.S. Degree Requirements
Minimum requirements include 4 credits in courses that focus on theory building and the theoretical and philosophical bases of inquiry in the discipline; 6 credits in courses on qualitative or quantitative methods of research and evaluation; 8 credits for Plan A students, and 18 credits for Plan B students in the area of emphasis; 10 thesis credits for Plan A students; and 6 credits in a related field. Required courses include DHA 8181—Ethics and Research or the equivalent, and DHA 8101—Philosophical Foundations of Design, Housing, and Apparel. Students may be required to complete additional credits upon recommendation of their committee.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—The final exam is oral.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—For a master’s minor, a minimum of 9 credits in design, housing, and apparel is required, including DHA 8101. Courses are selected in consultation with the director of graduate studies.
M.F.A. Degree Requirements
Minimum requirements for the M.F.A. include 7 credits in courses that focus on theory building and the theoretical and philosophical bases of inquiry in the discipline, including DHA 8101—Philosophical Foundations of Design, Housing, and Apparel and DHA 5399—Theory of Electronic Design; 6 credits in evaluation and analysis, including DHA 5388—Design Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation; 27 credits in the area of emphasis, including DHA 8114—Design Studio and DHA 8181—Ethics and Research or the equivalent; 12 credits of M.F.A. creative thesis; and 8 credits in a related field. Students may be required to complete additional credits upon recommendation of their committee.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—The final exam is oral.
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
Minimum requirements for the Ph.D. include 6 credits in courses that focus on theory building and the theoretical and philosophical bases of inquiry in the discipline; 9 credits in courses on qualitative and quantitative methods of research and evaluation; 12 credits in the area of emphasis; 24 thesis credits; and 12 credits in a supporting program. Required courses include DHA 8181—Ethics and Research or the equivalent and DHA 8101—Philosophical Foundations of Design, Housing, and Apparel. Students may be required to complete additional credits upon recommendation of their committee.
Language Requirements—None.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—For a doctoral minor, a minimum of 12 credits in design, housing, and apparel is required, including DHA 8101—Philosophical Foundations of Design, Housing, and Apparel. Courses are selected in consultation with the director of graduate studies.