MSAED Admissions Guidance
Statement of Purpose and Outline of Proposed Course of Study
The two-page Statement of Purpose should elaborate, clearly and precisely, your purpose for entering the MSAED program, your proposed area of study, and describe any particular interest(s) and preparation in the field. It should delineate your intellectual and practical background for graduate school.
Themes and Research Area
CROSS-CUTTING THEMES
- Sustainable Buildings
- Smart Systems
- Healthy Settings
RESEARCH AREAS
- Living Architecture: Investigates vegetative integration upon and within buildings and structures in order to make cities more ecologically productive.
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I took college courses while in high school. Do I need to attend DKS?
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Is Destination Kent State New Student Orientation required?
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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
This year, the Kent State University community joined together to continue its proud tradition of giving back. During the month of November, more than 5,000 gifts were made, raising more than $2.8 million for scholarships and programs across the university’s eight-campus system during the 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign. This total includes nearly $1.1 million from legacy gifts, $150,000 from Kent State University Foundation matching gifts and more than $1.6 million from outright gifts and matches. In the past nine years, the monthlong Giving Tuesday campaign has built a legacy as Kent...
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