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Overview
PSU's Graduate Certificate in Public Interest Design is the first program of its kind in public interest design in the United States.
The Public Interest Design program from Portland State University provides an educational foundation for graduate students and professionals preparing to enter the emerging field of Public Interest Design, through study in multiple disciplines and environmental studies, and hands-on field experience, working directly with communities in need.
Career
The field of architecture has begun to embrace sustainability and equity in practice, as the profession evolves in the face of a changing world. Architecture students who earn a Graduate Certificate in Public Interest Design often go on to work in architecture firms and projects focusing on affordable housing, healthy communities, and equitable access to resources, serving communities in need of high-quality architectural and urban design.
For students who are not pursuing an architecture degree, the Graduate Certificate in Public Interest Design offers a multidisciplinary view into the ways that design can benefit communities in need, empowering them to creatively and collaboratively address social, environmental, and economic issues.
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Courses include:
- Contemporary Issues Seminar: Public Interest Design in Practice
- Practicum: Public Interest Design Fieldwork
- Urban Poverty in Critical Perspective
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Entrepreneurship
- USP Political Economy of Nonprofit Organizations
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
18 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Sustainable Development Urban Planning View 291 other Masters in Urban Planning in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified translation of transcripts
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
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International
13212 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 734 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
13212 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 734 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
9054 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 503 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Portland
1271 - 2262 USD /month
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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