MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN

The Master of Urban Design (MUD) is a multidisciplinary program in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. The curriculum draws from the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, law, civil engineering, planning, public programs, real estate development, and the first School of Sustainability in the United States. The program leverages its local conditions (rapidly urbanizing metropolis, arid climate, New American University) toward the development of responsible global initiatives and innovative design strategies for urban environments. The curriculum is built around the analysis and understanding of contemporary urban conditions specific to rapidly urbanizing and arid regions of the world. Students are encouraged to pursue a joint degree with the Herberger Institute School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture's Master of Science in the Built Environment.

Applicants who hold a professional design degree (BSLA, MLA, BArch, MArch) will be considered for the two-year MUD program. Applicants who have significant professional experience working with urban design issues, but who do not hold a professional degree in design, may be considered for admission to a three-year MUD program that includes an initial year of design studies. The MUD is a postprofessional, nonaccredited program.

MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN Fall Year 1

Course Subject and Title	Hrs
MUD 521 Advanced Urban Design Studio I	5
MUD 598 Urban Issues	3
ATE 598 Sustainability of the Built Environment	3

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MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN Spring Year 1

Course Subject and Title	Hrs
MUD 522 Advanced Urban Design Studio II	5
MUD 524 Urban Elements	3
Design Professional Elective	3

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MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN Summer Year 1

Course Subject and Title	Hrs
MUD 610 Applied Urban Design Research Project OR  MUD 611 Professional Honors	1-3

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MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN Fall Year 2

Course Subject and Title	Hrs
MUD 621 Advanced Urban Design Studio III	3-9
MUD 623 Thesis Research	3
Design Professional Elective	3

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MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN Spring Year 2

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