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Admission to most of the graduate programs at Cornell University is made through Cornell's Graduate School. The Graduate School comprises fields of study from all over the University, including DEA. DEA brings together some of the world's leading experts in interior design, human factors and ergonomics, facility planning and management, and environmental psychology into a single field and department. Students benefit from a low faculty-to-student ratio and the faculty’s integrated approach to the study of the planning, design, and management of the built environment and its effects on those using it. Graduate students in DEA are admitted within one of three programs within the DEA Graduate Field: Masters of Art in Design, Masters of Science in Human Environment Relations (HER) or Ph.D in Human Behavior and Design. The PhD in Human Behavior and Design at Cornell University is a multidisciplinary program integrating the social sciences and design. Research focuses on environmental settings across a range of scales (from products to buildings to cities), that support safe, healthy and productive behaviors and foster sustainable design and lifestyles. The PhD in Human Behavior and Design draws its strength from faculty knowledge and research in the following four areas:
National and international challenges such as the growing aging population; environmental degradation; worker health, safety and well-being; and ensuring social justice across class and cultures require a new generation of researchers capable of cross-disciplinary thinking to better understand and create innovative solutions to increasingly complex problems. People who embrace thinking across disciplinary boundaries and who have a passion for teaching and scholarship are encouraged to apply. The strength of this unique new program is the integration of scientific and creative expertise within the same department. Applicants' prior disciplines might include (but are not limited to): social science, design, or engineering. The M.A. in Design is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in interior design, architecture, or product design who want to do advanced study and research in interior design. A portfolio is required as part of the application process. Design has one formal Concentration: Interior Design. Additionally, distinct areas of study reflecting faculty expertise have been identified (see Areas of Study). For each area of study, the expected curriculum is outlined. Within the prescribed curriculum, students work with their faculty advisor to select specific courses that reflect students' particular interests and background. The M.S. in Human Environment Relations is intended for students with a wide variety of undergraduate degrees who want to study the relationship between people and their physical surroundings, some aspect of facility planning and management, human factors, or housing and design. Human Environment Relations students must select from one of three formal Concentrations (see below). Students can pursue different research directions within the Concentration they select (see Research Areas of Focus). For each Concentration the expected curriculum is outlined. Within the prescribed curriculum, students work with their faculty advisor to select specific courses that reflect students' particular interests and background. Formal areas of concentration within Human Environment Relations:
Both majors normally require two years to complete.  4+1 Graduate Program Only undergraduate students in DEA are eligible to apply for this program. Students accepted into the program will complete the graduate program in one year instead of the two years required for non-DEA students. Please see the 4+1 Program information for details about applying for this program. Funding/Financial Support Ph.D Funding Availability: The intent of the new Ph.D Human Behavior and Design program is that all admitted students be fully funded with tuition, fees, and a stipend for a period of four academic years. The field has a limited number of graduate teaching assistantships available each year for MA/MS. The assistantships are awarded based on consideration of student skills, experience and academic performance, and the kind of assistance needed in different courses. While the field cannot guarantee any student support, the field tries to support most students for some portion of their academic study. Preference is given to 2nd-year students. In addition, some funding is available for students working with faculty members who have funded research programs. Please refer to the Graduate School Fellowships web page for information about other fellowships and financial assistance. To apply for graduate study in DEA, please visit Cornell University's Graduate School DEA page. Tuition: Contract college Application deadlines:
Requirements summary:
For Ph.D applicants additional requirements include:
For more information on Graduate School application guidelines, international student qualifications and tests, please visit the Graduate School Online Applicaton Guidelines site. |
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