Graduate Specializations
The Department of Architecture offers graduate specializations in specific academic and professional subjects with a strong graduate-level curriculum. Graduate specializations are indicated after the major, on official records and transcripts (not on the diploma), once the student graduates with their primary degree. The following specializations are available:
- Architectural Technology (Eugene campus only)
- Historic Preservation (Eugene campus only)
- Housing (Eugene campus only)
- Interior Architecture (Eugene campus only)
- Urban Design Specialization
Graduate Certificates
The University of Oregon and the Department of Architecture offer opportunities to earn graduate certificates in specific academic and professional subjects. All students pursuing both a graduate degree and a graduate certificate concurrently must complete and submit the graduate certificate declaration form within one term after being admitted to the certificate program. The following certificates are available in SAE:
Certificate in Technical Teaching in Architecture
This program is designed for students interested in the integration of technical building and engineering information with the design education process. Students who pursue this certificate typically focus their research on curriculum, tools, and strategies for teaching, and concentrate on structural design, construction materials and processes, or environmental control systems.
Ecological Design Certificate
The Ecological Design Certificate is a design-based, interdisciplinary program focused on the development of a practical framework for the integration of the built environment with local and region-specific natural systems.
Other Certificates
The Department of the History of Art and Architecture offers one certificate in Museum Studies.
The School of Planning, Public Policy and Management offers a certificate in Nonprofit Management.
All students pursuing graduate certificates along with their graduate degree programs must complete the Declaration of Graduate Certificate form. It must be submitted to the Graduate School within one term after admission to the certificate program. The School of Architecture & Environment Manager of Student Services can assist students in signing and sending this form to the Graduate School. Visit the Graduate School Academic Forms page to download the Declaration of Graduate Certificate form.