This program integrates coursework from Architecture and Urban Studies, allowing students to complete both degrees with fewer credits. It offers specialized knowledge on urban environments, focusing on social, economic, and political influences on human habitats. The urban design emphasis is ideal for those interested in metropolitan revitalization.

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This 66-credit program allows students to earn both degrees in as little as five semesters, preparing them for careers in heritage, cultural resources, and the built environment. It's the first of its kind in the U.S., leveraging diverse coursework from the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and the Department of Anthropology.

Our fifteen dual-degree programs let you explore beyond a single discipline and tailor your education to your passions. By combining two master’s programs you’ll broaden your expertise, save time and graduate ready for interdisciplinary careers that shape the built environment from every angle.

The University of Maryland’s competitive, professional graduate degrees in architecture, community planning, historic preservation and real estate development prepare students for careers that drive impact in our built environment. Our academic culture is interdisciplinary, innovative and forward-thinking, delivering the skills you’ll need to shape more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive communities.

The Creative Placemaking Minor demonstrates how artists and designers can play a vital role in advancing public dialogue, exploring our shared humanity and addressing major challenges—from sparking conversations about inequitable development to celebrating the diverse communities and cultures around us. In the Creative Placemaking studios, students engage in place-based projects in partnership with local creatives, culture bearers and knowledge keepers.

A minor in Construction Project Management prepares students for management careers related to the built environment, including project management, architectural engineering, and design and construction. The Construction Project Management Minor offers a working knowledge of daily construction operations and gives students a competitive advantage when applying for these jobs.