Doctorat en Aménagement du Territoire

The internationally recognized Ph.D. program in Regional Planning prepares scholars for leadership positions at universities and research institutions in the US and worldwide as faculty and policymakers. It builds a strong foundation of planning and social science theories and hones skills in advanced research methods to develop expertise in a chosen specialization.

The department expects most students to complete their program within 4 academic years. Some students need 5 or more. Those students who enter the program with a workable question and accessible data will finish sooner. Those students whose research requires extensive fieldwork may need more time.

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is dedicated to the advancement, practice, and understanding of the arts. The college's central focus is the synergy between research and the preparation of students for professional careers in the creation and interpretation of the environmental, visual, and performing arts. Deeply related to that focus is the commitment to elevate and sustain the arts' study as both a necessary mode of understanding and a vibrant expression of human experience within the local, national, and international communities.

The college is an international leader for research and practice in the arts, emphasizing professional excellence, diversity, innovation, and preservation.