Department of Technology Graduate Programs

The Graduate Program within the Department of Technology and Environmental Design is designed to provide advanced education, research opportunities, and professional development in selected technical areas. The program furthers the Department's vision of "Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future" by building on the recognized excellence of our undergraduate degree programs. Within the Master of Science in Technology we offer five concentrations:

• Appropriate Technology
• Building Science
• Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Building Energy Engineering

Each graduate student designs a unique program of study that includes a common core of required course work and up to 18 hours of elective course work tailored to the individual's concentration area, background, and individual interests. Cross-disciplinary study and field-based internships are encouraged. Graduate students participate in a variety of activities designed to expand their professional "network." These activities include a weekly graduate seminar, attendance at conferences and workshops, and leadership roles across campus and beyond. In addition, many graduate students incorporate international experiences into their program of study. One way this can be accomplished is through the Peace Corps Master's International Program, which we became a part of in 2010.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds who seek to move to a new level of intellectual and professional achievement. Our graduate students have served as lead investigators in renewable energy research and outreach projects, as research assistants on a wide variety of funded projects, as project managers in service efforts such as Habitat for Humanity, and as leaders of educational initiatives in schools.

We invite you to become part of this dynamic and engaged community of learners!

This web site provides information about:

• Degree programs offered
• Graduate faculty, including degrees held, research interests, and philosophy of graduate education
• Assistantships in the Department of Technology
• Current and former graduate students

Admission criteria

If you are interested in learning more about graduate study in the Department of Technology and Environmental Design, please contact the Graduate Program Director. Campus visits are encouraged. Formal application to the program is made through the online admissions page on the Graduate School web site. Admission decisions are based on your personal statement of goals, letters of recommendation, and the following admission formula:

(undergraduate GPA x 400) + GRE verbal + GRE quantitative > 2000 (minimum score for consideration)

There are two admission deadlines: July 1 (for Fall enrollment), and November 1 (for Spring enrollment). In order to be considered for available scholarships for the coming academic year, applications must be completed by March 1. Applicants should be aware that available spaces may fill before the posted application deadlines.