Overview

The Field of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell University, 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 Human-Environment Relations are admitted within one of three degree programs within the DEA Graduate Field: Masters of Art in Design, Masters of Science in Human Environment Relations or Ph.D. in Human Behavior and Design.

Key Facts

Make a contribution to the scholarship of the field

Learn advanced research skills

Synthesize existing knowledge, identifying and accessing appropriate resources and other sources of relevant information and critically analyzing and evaluating one's own findings and those of others

Apply existing research methodologies, techniques, and technical skills

Communicate in a style appropriate to the discipline

Demonstrate commitment to advancing the values of scholarship

Keep abreast of current advances within one's field (e.g., environmental psychology, ergonomics, facility planning and management) and related areas

Show commitment to personal professional development through engagement in professional societies (such as, but not limited to the Human Factors Society, the International Facility Management Association, and the Environmental Design Research Association) and other knowledge transfer modes

Show a commitment to creating an environment that supports learning – through teaching, collaborative inquiry, mentoring, or demonstration

Demonstrate professional skills

Adhere to ethical standards in the discipline

Listen, give, and receive feedback effectively

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design + Health
Emerging Technology For Design
Environmental Psychology And Human Factors

Facility Planning
Management

Sustainable Design Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 490 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

Grade point averages of 3.0 (B) or above, and rank within the top third of the baccalaureate class.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL or IELTS Exam for Non-Native English Applicants

Statement of purpose

Three letters of recommendation

GRE general test

Official transcript

Preparation in human factors, environmental psychology, facility planning and design, interior design, architecture, or related areas

Bachelor's degree in human factors, psychology, facility planning and management or related areas such as industrial design, interior design or architecture, engineering, or anthropology

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year
Out-of-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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