Master’s in Interdisciplinary Design

Fall

• MDes 600 Studio: Process + Methods (4 credits)
• MDes 601 Studio: Technology + Making I (4 credits)
• MDes 602 Studio: Interdiscplinary I (4 credits)
• MDes 610 Seminar I (3 credits)

Spring

• MDes 603 Studio: Design Systems (4 credits)
• MDes 604 Studio: Technology + Making II (4 credits)
• MDES 605 Studio: Interdisciplinary II (4 credits)
• MDES 620 MS Degree Project (for MS Candidates) (3 credits)
• MDES 630 Thesis Research (for MDes Candidates) (3 credits)

Fall

• MDES 606 Studio: Technology + Making III (4 credits)
• MDES 607 Studio: Interdisciplinary III (4 credits)
• MDES 611 Seminar II (3 credits)
• MDES 631 Thesis I (2 credits)
• MDES 632 Thesis Resources I (3 credits)

Spring

• MDES 633 Thesis Resources II (3 credits)
• MDES 634 Thesis II (4 credits)
• MDES 635 Thesis Project (4 credits)
• Unrestricted Graduate Elective (3 credits)

The following admissions requirements apply to both the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Design and the Master of Design in Interdisciplinary Design programs.

1. Completed application
   
   • To process your graduate application, all sections must be completed, and all required admissions documents must be uploaded through the application portal. There is a $50 application fee; however, applicants who meet with Brett Chin or attend a graduate student event are eligible to receive a fee waiver code. Schedule a meeting with Brett →
2. Personal statement
   
   • Discuss your educational and/or professional background, and your reason for pursuing a graduate architectural education at the Woodbury School of Architecture.
3. Resume
   • Electronically submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae via our online application system. This information should list your academic research, professional experience, and/or published works.
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation
   • Submit two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation. All letters must be uploaded by the recommender. Applicants will need to provide recommender information through the online application, and the recommenders will then submit letters on the student’s behalf.
5. Portfolio
   
   • All graduate design applicants are required to submit a portfolio of creative work conveying the scope of their design sensibilities. Submit your portfolio through the application portal. Detailed instructions and requirements are available there. For general artwork, we recommend uploading scanned images rather than photos for the best resolution. You may also submit URLs by uploading a PDF or document that includes the link.
6. Transcripts
   
   • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended are required, regardless of credit received or courses completed. These records must confirm that a bachelor's degree has been granted from a regionally accredited institution. 
   • Electronic Submission: Request official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance, and The National Clearinghouse. Electronic transcripts can be sent to: appprocessing@redlands.edu
   • Mail Submission: Official transcripts through mail submission must include an original signature of the school official(s) and be sealed in an unopened envelope. Transcripts should be mailed to:
     University of Redlands
     Graduate & Professional Enrollment
     1200 E. Colton Ave.
     Redlands, CA 92373

1. Completed application
   
   • In order to process your application, all sections must be complete, including submission of required admissions documents uploaded through the page.
   • University of Redlands, Los Angeles is a member of The Architecture Centralized Application Service (ArchCAS), a marketplace for prospective architecture students to research participating architecture programs and apply to as many participating Master’s in Architecture programs as they desire with one application portal.
2. English Proficiency
   
   • For international students whose primary language is not English, one of the following is required:
     • A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test (or 213 on the computer-based test or 80 on the internet-based test)
     • An IELTS minimum score of 6.5
     • For degrees completed in English, the TOEFL or IELTS exam may be waived
     • Please discuss other options for fulfilling this requirement with your admissions counselor
3. Personal statement or research proposal
   
   • Master of Science in Architecture applicants only: Submit a 250-500-word research proposal in which you identify your area of concentration and potential thesis topic.
   • Master of Architecture, Master of Interior Design, Master of Design in Interdisciplinary Design, and Master of Science in Design of Interdisciplinary Design applicants only: Discuss your educational and/or professional background, and your reason for pursuing a graduate architectural education at the Woodbury School of Architecture.
4. Resume
   • Electronically submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae via our online application system. This information should list your academic research, professional experience, and/or published works.
5. Two (2) letters of recommendation
   • Submit two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation. Upload letters of recommendation directly through the online application.
6. Portfolio
   
   • All graduate design applicants are required to submit a portfolio of creative work conveying the scope of their design sensibilities. Submit your portfolio through the application portal. Detailed instructions and requirements are available there. For general artwork, we recommend uploading scanned images rather than photos for the best resolution. You may also submit URLs by uploading a PDF or document that includes the link.
7. Transcripts
   
   • Please submit official transcripts along with certified English translations for all non-English documents. A course-by-course foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization must also be completed and submitted by the applicant. NACES-approved members can be found here: naces.org
   • Electronic Submission: Upload unofficial transcripts to the online application, or submit official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance, and The National Clearinghouse. Electronic transcripts can be sent to: appprocessing@redlands.edu
   • Mail Submission: Official transcripts through mail submission must include an original signature of the school official(s) and be sealed in an unopened envelope. Transcripts should be mailed to:
     University of Redlands
     Graduate & Professional Enrollment
     1200 E. Colton Ave.
     Redlands, CA 92373

Graduate Tuition (Excluding MBA)

$1,574 per credit
$35 - Technology Fee (per credit)

Fees (University of Redlands, Los Angeles campus)

$500 - Admissions Deposit (non-refundable)
$200 - Campus Life (per semester)
$600 - Early Arrival Fee
$100 - Graduate Architecture Association Student Fee (per semester)
$160 - Parking (All students; Los Angeles Campus) (per semester)
$120 - WUSO Woodbury University Student Orientation - Graduate

*Applicable Fee varies depending on the program.