ABOUT THE PH.D.
A Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning prepares individuals to work in a range of settings, including universities, governmental agencies at various levels (counties and cities, regional and state, and federal agencies), private consulting, research and development firms, and non-profit organizations. The program enables students to develop interdisciplinary skills in order to expand on knowledge gained from other disciplines linked to ecology, environmental science, history, sociology, environmental engineering, disaster management, and other fields to solve current social needs in such areas as public health, climate change, sustainability, and resilient communities.
The program is uniquely housed within the CED’s three discipline areas (landscape architecture, environmental planning, and historic preservation) and is linked to the college culture of research, design, and design implementation driven by a commitment to sustainability. The program offers a multidimensional approach that combines ecological, socio-cultural, and economic considerations.
Requirements for the Ph.D. include successful completion of all required course work and an approved dissertation.
Application
Please make sure to review everything about International Students application: International Application Information « UGA Graduate School
We encourage you to visit the faculty profile section of our website so you can identify potential advisors and include their names in your statement of interest. Please don’t contact Faculty directly during the process. Somebody will contact you for an interview if you are pre-selected.
International Students Visa and other information:
International Application Information « UGA Graduate School
Scholarship Opportunities:
There are a few opportunities at UGA with early deadlines that you can apply to: Click Here.
Funding from our college (College of Environment and Design -CED) - CED funding opportunities are limited and highly competitive. As CED funding is limited, we cannot commit to offering funding until you have applied. You will be considered for funding once you have been accepted into our program. We have a committee that reviews your application, and once it has been submitted, you are eligible for funding.