2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Graduate

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • M.A. – Color & Materials Design: Part Time

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30

    First Year

    Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQCMD 604Trend Research Methods3
    REQCMD 605Color Lab: Theory & Science3

    Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQCMD 606Material Lab: Crafted Science3
    REQCMD 610Adv. Digital Vix. for CMF3

    Summer Semester = 3-4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    Choose One:CMD 609Digital Visualization for Color & Material Design *
    CMD 775Color & Materials Design Internship †3-4
    IXDOL 624Data Driven Design (DL)

    Second Year

    Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQCMD 601Studio I: CMD Experience3
    REQDGR 613Graduate Seminar3

    Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQCMD 602Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives3
    Choose One:DGR 644Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y †3
    ——Assigned Elective *

    Summer Semester = 3 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQDGR 650Final Project3

    Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.

    This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression).

    Additional Information

    REQ Must be taken in listed semester.
    * Can take in alternate semester, based on availability.
    † Is an elective offering.
    (DL) Distance learning course (online only).

    Assigned Electives

    Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

  • M.A. – Design for Sustainability

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30-31

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    CLA 605Design for Sustainability I3
    CLA 621Zero-Waste Design (Materials & Processes)3
    CLA 631Circular Economies and Design3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    CLA 606Design for Sustainability II3
    CLA 612Introduction to Earth Science3
    CLA 626Climate Narratives3
    GRD 608Co-Creation & Participatory Design3
    DGR 650Final Project3

    Additional Information

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.A. – Interdisciplinary Design and Media

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30-31

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GID 601Interdisciplinary Studio I3
    GID 609Multimedia Communication3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3
    — —Graduate Course Offering3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GID 602Interdisciplinary Studio II3
    GID 612Intermedia3
    DGR 650Final Project3
    — —Elective3
    — —Graduate Course Option3

    Additional Information

    Graduate Course Option

    Students will work with their Graduate Department Chair to determine course selections for this requirement and develop a plan of work for their program. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair.

    Elective

    Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.A. – Transportation Design

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30-31

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GRT 601Studio I: Exterior Messaging3
    GRT 605Digital Viscom I3
    GRT 607Analytical Drawing & Rendering I3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    7 WK -F1GRT 609Transportation Design Seminar1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6113D Rendering & Animation I1.5

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 606Digital Viscom II3
    GRT 608Analytical Drawing & Rendering II3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    DGR 650Final Project3
    7 WK -F1GRT 610Portfolio Development1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6123D Rendering & Animation II1.5

    Additional Information

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.A. – Transportation Design (2YR)

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    12-31 credit hours †

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GRT 519E / GRT 519IGraduate Foundation Studio I3
    GRT 521Grad Foundation: Visual Communication I3
    GRT 531Grad Foundation: Digital Modeling I3
    — —Assigned Elective3
    — —Assigned Elective3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 520E / GRT 520IGraduate Foundation Studio II3
    GRT 522Graduate Foundation: Visual Communication II3
    GRT 532Graduate Foundation: Digital Modeling II3
    — —Assigned Elective3
    — —Assigned Elective3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 601Studio I: Exterior Messaging3
    GRT 605Digital Viscom I3
    GRT 607Analytical Drawing & Rendering I3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    7 WK -F1GRT 609Transportation Design Seminar1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6113D Rendering & Animation I1.5

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 606Digital Viscom II3
    GRT 608Analytical Drawing & Rendering II3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    DGR 650Final Project3
    7 WK -F1GRT 610Portfolio Development1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6123D Rendering & Animation II1.5

    Additional Information

    Assigned Electives

    Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

    † Year One is customized based on the Department Chair’s recommendation and Plan of Work.

  • M.A. – User Experience Design: Part Time

    Master of Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30

    First Year

    Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXD 606UX Research3
    REQIXD 605User Interface Design I3

    Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXD 608User Interface Design II3
    Choose One:IXD 636Artificial Intelligence3
    IXD 625Sound Design for Interaction
    DGR 644Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y †

    Summer Semester = 3-4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    Choose One:IXDOL 624Data Driven Design (DL)3-4
    IXD 775Graduate Internship *
    — —Elective *

    Second Year

    Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXD 601UX Design Studio I3
    Choose One:DGR 635Design Thinking3
    IXD 715Extended Reality Design

    Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXD 602UX Design Studio II3
    Choose One:IXD 636Artificial Intelligence3
    IXD 625Sound Design for Interaction
    DGR 644Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y †

    Summer Semester = 3 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQDGR 650Final Project3

    Additional Information

    Elective

    Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    REQ Must be taken in listed semester.

    * Can take in alternate semesters, based on availability.

    † is an elective offering.

    (DL) distance learning course (online only).

  • M.F.A. – Color & Materials Design

    Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 60-61

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    CMD 601Studio I: CMD Experience3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    CMD 604Trend Research Methods3
    CMD 605Color Lab: Theory & Science3
    CMD 609Digital Visualization for Color & Material Design3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    CMD 602Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives3
    CMD 606Material Lab: Crafted Science3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    CMD 610Adv. Digital Visualization for CMF3
    Choose One:DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3
    — —Assigned Elective

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 711Thesis Project I6
    CMD 701Studio III: CMD Impact3
    CMD 607Applied Material and Processes3
    Choose One:CMD 790Color & Materials Independent Study3
    — —Assigned Elective

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 712Thesis Project II6
    CMD 702Studio IV: CMF 3603
    Choose One:CMD 790Color & Materials Independent Study3
    — —Assigned Elective
    Choose One:DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3
    — —Assigned Elective

    Additional Information

    Assigned Electives

    Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.F.A. – Design for Sustainability

    Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 60-61

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    CLA 605Design for Sustainability I3
    CLA 621Zero-Waste Design (Materials & Processes)3
    CLA 631Circular Economies and Design3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    CLA 606Design for Sustainability II3
    CLA 612Introduction to Earth Science3
    CLA 626Climate Narratives3
    GRD 608Co-Creation & Participatory Design3
    DGR 620Graduate Research3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 711Thesis Project I6
    CLA 607Design for Sustainability III3
    GRD 605Data Visualization I3
    — —Studio Elective3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 712Thesis Project II6
    CLA 722Des. Advocacy in Sustainability Policy3
    — —Studio Elective3
    — —Studio Elective3

    Additional Information

    Studio Elective

    Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation and approval of studio elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.F.A. – Interdisciplinary Design and Media

    Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 60-61

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GID 601Interdisciplinary Studio I3
    GID 609Multimedia Communication3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3
    — —Graduate Course Offering3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GID 602Interdisciplinary Studio II3
    GID 612Intermedia3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    — —Elective3
    — —Graduate Course Option3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 711Thesis Project I6
    — —Graduate Course Option3
    — —Graduate Course Option3
    — —Graduate Course Option3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 712Thesis Project II6
    — —General Course Option3
    — —Elective3
    — —Elective3

    Additional Information

    Graduate Course Option

    Students will work with their Graduate Department Chair to determine course selections for this requirement and develop a plan of work for their program. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair.

    Elective

    Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

  • M.F.A. – Transportation Design

    Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 60-61

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    GRT 601Studio I: Exterior Messaging3
    GRT 605Digital Viscom I3
    GRT 607Analytical Drawing & Rendering I3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
    7 WK -F1GRT 609Transportation Design Seminar1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6113D Rendering & Animation I1.5

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    GRT 602Studio II: Interior Experience3
    GRT 606Digital Viscom II3
    GRT 608Analytical Drawing & Rendering II3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    7 WK -F1GRT 610Portfolio Development1.5
    7 WK -F2GRT 6123D Rendering & Animation II1.5

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 711Thesis Project I6
    GRT 701Studio III: Strategic Branding3
    Choose One:DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3
    — —Elective
    — —Elective3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 712Thesis Project II6
    GRT 702Studio IV: Professional Focus3
    — —Elective3
    — —Elective3

    Additional Information

    Assigned Electives

    Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.