How To Apply
The application procedure involves two steps: satisfying application requirements of theLSU Graduate Schooland supplying additional information required by the Doctor of Design program.
Step 1: Satisfy application requirements of theLSU Graduate School.Consult the Graduate School websitefor application procedures, policies, and deadlines, and complete the required application procedures.Questions about these procedures should be addressed directly to the Graduate School.
Step 2: Supply additional information required by the Doctor of Design program by completing the following three components:
- Awritten program of study narrativeexplaining in 1,500 to 2,000 words what your interests are, what you propose to do, and how LSU resources will be of benefit to your course of study.Include names of LSU faculty with whom you might study.Research topics should begin inat least one of the three areas of DDes specialization(Art and Design Studies!Material Culture Studies!Museum and Archival Studies) and might include specific discussion in one of the following:1)applied studies and interpretationshth华体会体育app官网of material culture, architecture, and cultural landscapes;2)applications of new technologiesand emerging trends for the preservation, conservation and interpretation of cultural artifacts!and
3) thedevelopment of cultural policieswith regard to changing economic, social, and political situations.
Since such investigations are likely to be cross-disciplinary,students are expected to assemble advisers from the College of Art & Design as well as from other colleges in the University for advice and direction as their studies progress.
Alsoinclude a statement about your financial ability to enter the programand what financial assistance you may require.Note: At present, our capacity to extend financial aid is limited.
- Aprofessional portfolioincluding a professional resume, your work experience, and examples of your professional activity.
- Three letters of recommendation, ideally from employer(s) and those well acquainted with your work and proposed course of study that address your professional experience and address your capacity to complete advanced independent work.
This material should be delivered toDr.Brent Fortenberry, Director of Graduate Studies by February 1for full consideration.
Note the following:
- The GRE is not requiredfor admission.
- Complete the Graduate School application first, then
- Submitadditional material (1 copy) to Brent Fortenberry, Director of Graduate Studies at the address below by Feb.1 for full consideration.
- Graduate/Teaching Assistantshipsare limited.
- Consult the college's website [www.ellaruby.net] for periodic updates.
- Questions?Feel free to call or email the numbers below as needed.
Contact
Brent R.Fortenberry, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Studies
hth华体会体育app官网Associate Professor, Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture
204 Julian T.White Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803