Ming-Han Li
Professor; Director, School of Planning, Design and Construction
School of Planning, Design and Construction
minghan@msu.edu
517-432-0704
PhD Concentration in Environmental Design
The Planning, Design and Construction doctorate program concentration in Environmental Design is intended for individuals who wish to obtain advanced knowledge and skills in research, which can make a scholarly contribution to the body of knowledge in the discipline of environment and design.Graduates of this program will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the effects of plans, regulations, design, materials, project management techniques and construction systems on the economic, environmental and social concerns of stakeholders and society.
What Makes Us Unique?
- Applied and in-depth knowledge in the discipline of environment and design.
- An integrative approach to planning, design and construction, due to the multidisciplinary nature of our school.
- Enhanced opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Connectivity to world-class practitioners and scholars.
- Internationally diverse and dynamic campus life.
- Enhanced support for international students and scholars via MSU’s well-established programs.
What Are Core Areas of Study?
- Social and Behavioral Science in Planning and Design.
- Ecological and Natural Resource Science in Planning and Design.
- Humanities and Arts in Planning and Design.
- Built Environment and Health Sciences in Planning and Design.
- Landscape Engineering in Planning and Design.
Who Can Apply?
Preferred backgrounds: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in allied design areas, such as:
- Interior design.
- Landscape architecture.
- Architecture.
- Graphic design.
- Urban design.
- A related design field.
What Are Admission Requirements?
- Possess a master’s degree from a related field.
- Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Provide GRE scores. Admission requires a minimum combined score of 301 on verbal and quantitative sections, with an analytical writing score of no less than 4.0.
- Submit TOEFL scores if you are an international applicant:
- Computer-Based: 235 with no sub-scores below 19.
- Internet-Based: 90 with no sub-scores below 19 for reading, listening and speaking; and no writing sub-score below 22.
- Paper-Based: 575 with no sub-scores below 52.
Admission to the doctoral program is on a rolling basis. For priority consideration, applications should be received by:
- Fall semester admission: February 15.
- Spring semester admission: August 15.
Degree Requirements
To view the degree requirements, visit Planning, Design and Construction Doctorate Program.
How to Start the Application Process
Contact Ming-Han Li, interim doctorate program director academic, research and program-related inquiries.
Graduate Secretary
For application, admission and administrative inquiries.
Jill Selke
Graduate/Undergraduate Secretary
School of Planning, Design and Construction
selkejil@msu.edu
(517) 353-9054
Advisory Faculty for PhD Concentration in Environmental Design
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- Jon B. Burley, FASLA
- Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture
- (517) 353-7118
- burleyj@msu.edu
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- Suk-Kyung Kim
- Associate Professor, Interior Design
- (517) 353-9367
- kimsk@msu.edu
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- Jun-Hyun Kim
- Associate Professor and Program Director of Landscape Architecture and Master of Environmental Design Programs
- 517-353-8554
- junhkim@msu.edu
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- Eunsil Lee
- Associate Professor and Program Director, Interior Design
- 517-432-3249
- leeeunsi@msu.edu
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- Ming-Han Li
- Professor; Director, School of Planning, Design and Construction
- 517-432-0704
- minghan@msu.edu
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- Trish Machemer
- Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture Program and Urban & Regional Planning Program
- (517) 353-9047
- machemer@msu.edu
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- Linda Nubani
- Assistant Professor, Interior Design
- (517) 432-2330
- nubanili@msu.edu
