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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - PhD Program in Architectural Sciences - Overview

School of Architecture's Offerings

The School of Architecture offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Architectural Sciences to candidates who are prepared to undertake innovative and substantive research that adds to the body of knowledge drawn on by the design disciplines. The "sciences" in this context refer to those disciplines that support and shape the understanding and production of the built environment including its physical, biological, social, cognitive, and cultural contexts. The PhD is an inherently interdisciplinary degree in which concentrations can be elected in architectural acoustics, built ecologies, and lighting.

A Supportive and Valuable Faculty

A distinguished faculty within the school and across the institute provides support for research projects that are informed by both disciplinary depth and trans-disciplinary integration.

The Professional Program

The degree program is intended for those who desire careers in teaching, research, specialized professional practices, or consulting. The program is intended to build knowledge, skills, insight and experiences that will enable these individuals to make original and lasting contributions to their chosen fields beginning with their dissertations and continuing into their professional lives. The program is structured to foster a community of students and scholars, a collaborative environment in which lateral flows of ideas and influences enrich the research agenda of each member of the community.