About
Details at a Glance
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
40%
Application Fee
$75
Average In-State Tuition
$48,500
Average Out-of-State Tuition
$48,500
Financial Aid Available
Yes
Our Program
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MA in Social Design (MASD) is an intensive, 1-year graduate program grounded in a philosophy of practice-based learning combining theory and praxis, both action and reflection.
The first degree-bearing program of its kind, our curriculum introduces students to a broad theoretical framework for social design, exposes them to a variety of methods and models for social impact, and prepares them with a core set of skills necessary to pursue professional opportunities in the emerging practice of social design
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40%Application Fee
$75
Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Certified Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Resume/CV
- Faculty Interview
Additional Requirements
A portfolio of visual work is required from all applicants to the M.A. in Social Design. This portfolio may consist of professional and/or student design work, or visual work produced in another discipline. A portfolio of writing may also be considered. Applicants should submit 18-20 digital images or time-based work for review online via mica.slideroom.com.
Application Deadline
Priority Deadline: January 17
Final Deadline: April 3
Student Body
Total Students
14 Students
Female
65% Female
Male
35% Male
Inclusion
- Dedicated Diversity Office
- Office of Research
- Center for Social Design
Tuition & Financial Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$48,500Average Out-of-State Tuition
$48,500
Financial Aid Available
YesAverage Financial Aid Offer
$18,000
Additional Information
- Application Fee Waivers Available
- Merit Scholarship
- Social Design Post-Graduate Fellowships
Location & Contact
Phone
Email
