The Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Design and Construction program prepares students for advanced research careers and teaching in universities. We train prospective or practicing professionals to address the complex interdisciplinary nature of the built environment.
This program offers three concentration options:
Students will develop a highly individualized program of study with the guidance of their faculty advisors. A student must complete a minimum of 45 course credits for the degree.
Download the degree requirements and the PhD Student Handbook (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) for more information.
Contact Mark Wilson, doctorate program director, for academic, research and program-related inquiries.
Learn more about the admissions process, review the Admissions to PhD in Planning, Design and Construction document.
Professor, Urban & Regional Planning
School of Planning, Design and Construction
wilsonmm@msu.edu
517-353-9056
For application, admission and administrative inquiries.
Graduate/Undergraduate Secretary
School of Planning, Design and Construction
selkejil@msu.edu
517-353-9054
Associate Professor, Construction Management
tariq@msu.edu
517-432-6188
Assistant Professor, Construction Management
berghorn@msu.edu
517-353-8756
Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture
burleyj@msu.edu
517-353-7118
Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning Program
durstnoa@msu.edu
517-353-3184
Associate Professor, Construction Management
elgafy@msu.edu
517-432-6512
Professor, Urban & Regional Planning and Center for Global Change & Earth Observations
fanpeile@msu.edu
517-432-6517
Associate Professor, Urban & Regional Planning and Global Urban Studies Program
ekn@msu.edu
517-432-8085
Associate Professor and Program Director of Landscape Architecture and Master of Arts in Environmental Design Programs
junhkim@msu.edu
517-353-8554
Professor and Program Director, Urban & Regional Planning
kotval@msu.edu
517-353-9362
Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning
kotvalze@msu.edu
517-353-5460