MA/MS in Design and Applied Arts

The Master of Arts in design is a two-year program centered on the individual and on design as a means to support health and well-being. It treats design as a profession of innovation that carries social responsibility, with attention to ethical and sustainable choices. Faculty and students come from interior, industrial and interaction design, architecture, art, planning, engineering and the social sciences, working on problems tied to the interior environment. The program lasts at least four semesters in Ithaca. The MA is administered by Graduate School at Cornell University and follows the academic standards set for that unit, so students should expect to meet both program and university expectations. Current course lists, degree requirements and academic policies are published in the university catalog, and applicants with questions about eligibility or the application process should contact the department or graduate field directly.