M.A. in Design and Innovation

The Master of Arts in Design and Innovation (MADI) program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing a desire to learn design and effect change. No design degree is required for admission. MADI teaches the Human-Centered Design process, encouraging research through design and design through research. The curriculum fosters active learning environments that prioritize hands-on projects and group work.

Applicants must submit transcripts from previous institutions with a minimum GPA of 3.0, two letters of recommendation from professional or academic contacts, and a detailed statement of purpose explaining their perspective on Human-Centered Design, what they hope to gain from the MADI program, and the change they aim to create through learning and mastering the design process. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for application processing, but official transcripts from all institutions are required upon admission. Candidates are required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an institution of standard collegiate rank recognized by the accrediting agencies in whose jurisdiction the college is located or to be in the final year of an accredited bachelor’s degree program. Students must submit two letters of recommendation and a personal statement to fulfill the admission requirement process.