Master of Professional Studies in Design of Healthcare Environments

 
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The healthcare industry is rapidly expanding to accommodate the growing needs of the aging baby boomer generation and the global population explosion.

In response, NYSID has created an innovative, interdisciplinary program that provides designers an opportunity to learn from practicing healthcare designers, engineers, Capital Projects team members in healthcare institutions, and healthcare environment researchers. The result is curriculum that provides a broad knowledge of current issues, research, and theory in the design of healthcare interiors that is applied in focused studio experiences.

For more information, contact the office of admissions at admissions@nysid.edu .

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Courses include knowledge in research methods, history and theory of healthcare, environmental and behavioral studies, and applied design. Sustainable design and lighting research focused on healthcare environments are integral parts of the course of study. Additionally, the program will familiarize students with the business side of healthcare; Why projects are started, how they are financed, how they are implemented in healthcare institutions and the role of interior designers in the project continuum.

The program prepares students to begin working in interior design firms focused on healthcare, Interior design groups within healthcare institutions or other related fields. The research component prepares students to join healthcare research groups within design firms or groups such as the Center for Health Design support research of healthcare environments. Note: completion of this program does not lead to licensure in architecture or interior design.

  • All classes are offered in the evenings

  • Study on-site or online

  • The program is open to anyone with a degree in interior design or architecture. Related fields will be considered if accompanied by a portfolio showing aptitude


Master of Professional Studies in Design of Healthcare Environments (30 Credits, 1 year of full-time study)

 
  • Survey of Healthcare Environments
    Introduction to Research Methods
    History & Theory of Healthcare
    Programming for Healthcare Environments

  • Materials, Textiles, and Furnishings for Healthcare Settings
    Healthcare Studio I
    Applied Research Methods
    Building Systems for Healthcare

  • The Business of Healthcare
    Healthcare Studio II