The low-residency/online format of the Master of Design Studies in Design for Human Health (MDS-DHH) has been developed to accommodate the working professional. During the fall low-residency courses, completed in the first and third semesters, students participate in a week-long intensive period in Boston. These courses are complemented with online activities that take place before and after the intensive week.
The program culminates in a thesis completed during the final year of study that connects theory and practice through mentored research and design. The MDS-DHH thesis is grounded in the concept of applying research methods to address practical and real-world issues. The result is an educational experience that will establish a firm foundation to launch a career in the growing profession of designing for physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being.
- Curriculum Requirements
Semester 1
- DHH3012 Universal Design*
- DHH3006 Environment, Behavior and Design*
- DHH3017 Advanced Theories in Design for Wellbeing
Semester 2
Semester 3
- DHH0000 Human Conditions Design Studio* (under development)
- DST3011 Thesis Research and Development*
- DHH Advised Elective
Semester 4
Total Academic Credits: 33
* Courses include intensive component. These courses are offered only in the fall semester.
Students are encouraged to start in the fall semester with the Intensive courses. Students may start, nevertheless, with online courses in the spring: DHH3021 Environmental Psychology and/or an Advised DHH Elective.
**Applicants without a design background will be required to complete 3.0 credits of Design Media (DME) course work in place of the three (3.0) credits of DHH Advised Elective. These credits are to be completed in the first or second semester.
Other DME course options are available.