478 Master's in Design in North America

Art and Design Education at Rhode Island School of Design is an intensive, one-year (summer through spring) cohort teacher preparation program for artists and designers* that culminates in the recommendation for teacher certification in Art (PK-12).

Prepares Educational Technology students at  Central Connecticut State University for careers as educational technology leaders and administrators in schools and on campuses.

The Digital Journalism and Design programme at University of South Florida provides a comprehensive master level education. This public course focuses on modern media practices and creative communication. Students engage in advanced study to master digital storytelling and technical design skills in a flexible academic environment.

Global Health Program Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation at George Washington University is a 45-credit public programme. It focuses on evidence-based decision-making and methodological rigour. Students complete the degree within five years, gaining vital skills in program performance and resource investment.

The Integrated Design, Business and Technology MSc program at University of Southern California offers the only cross-disciplinary, integrated master’s curriculum that teaches the principles of design as the basis for creative problem-solving. In the program, students become agile thinkers who can analyze the nature of problems and opportunities; envision, propose and implement solutions.

Technical production encompasses the design, construction and implementation of scenery using a wide array of technologies, materials and techniques. Apply now for this Technical Direction program from West Virginia University.

The Public Interest Design Postgraduate Certificate from Portland State University prepares future leaders in architecture, urban planning, sustainability, community development, and other fields to aid currently underserved populations through human-centered design methods rooted in the "triple bottom line" of sustainability (social, environmental, and economic).

The Sustainable Design MSc program from University of Texas at Austin is intended for students who wish to prepare for a related PhD program, plan to work in public policy, or pursue activism related to sustainable architecture or urbanism. 

The Department of Art and Design offers a Studio Art program at Eastern Illinois University that is successful in giving students time to mature in the development of their artwork, providing valuable work experience in the visual arts through graduate assistantships, and assisting in the development of portfolios.

The M.Sc. in Forensic Psychology - Self-Designed at Walden University offers a flexible, public study mode for professionals. This master's programme allows students to customise their curriculum to match specific career goals. It provides a comprehensive foundation in psychological principles applied to legal contexts.

Led by faculty who are actively engaged in design thinking and practice, Visual Communication Design students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are challenged to think critically about what they create, take risks in their work, and experience the value and transformative ability of design.

Study for the MFA in Design at the The University of Iowa is an intensive three-year program dedicated to the education of artists for the professional theatre.

Critical Game Design at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an interdisciplinary field which synthesizes literary, social scientific, artistic, and computational approaches to understand how games, computational media, and play shape society, technological development, culture, and the human sense of self. 

The collaborative Master of Science in Design and Innovation at the University of Wisconsin Madison integrates aspects of design techniques and tools from multiple perspectives, including engineering, design thinking, business, visualization, social science, art and more.

At Learning Design and Technology (Online) from Texas A&M University students develop a strong foundation in instructional design, learning theory, and innovative educational practices supported by technology.

Instructional Design and Technology at West Texas A&M University is Project-oriented. Build your portfolio to show future employers as you go.

In the Master of Science in Architecture, Health and Design from New York Institute of Technology you will Explore opportunities for innovation in planning, architecture, and design with a focus on health and wellness.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Design Thinking MicroMasters Program in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology - RITx. Learn design thinking skills to develop innovative products.

The Master of Design from University of Washington is a two-year degree program for designers who wish to deepen their practice by engaging in advanced research and scholarship, or who are interested in pursuing academic careers. 

The Color and Materials Design Graduate Program at College for Creative Studies prepares students for a career in Color, Materials, and Finish (CMF) Design.