Urban Design Theories of Urban Practice (MA)
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The MA Theories of Urban Practice is an innovative urban research program for students interested in the critical study of design practices in the context of cities, urbanization, and urban ecosystems as well as urban planning, policy, and governance.
Parsons is not currently admitting new students to this master's degree program. Students interested in this graduate field of study should consider the MS Design and Urban Ecologies program, which shares a 12-credit core curriculum with the MA Theories of Urban Practice.
The curriculum fosters participatory urban processes, equitable development, feminist urban perspectives, and transdisciplinary collaboration across the university. Guided by faculty mentors, students can personalize their course of study by selecting
electives that align with their interests and thesis topic.
Graduates pursue careers as researchers, critics, policy advisors, journalists, curators, and leaders of public, nonprofit, and design organizations. They are prepared for advanced doctoral study as well as professional roles in urban research and analysis; journalism; academia and research institutes; public housing; urban management and consulting; and social, cultural, and environmental think tanks.
The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
