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The PhD in Planning, Design and Construction program enables students to focus on specialized research or creative pursuits. This curriculum offers customized coursework, allowing participants to enhance their knowledge in specific areas of built environment studies. Candidates collaborate with faculty advisors to design personalized academic paths, choosing from University-wide offerings while specializing in one of five core disciplines: Architecture, Construction Science, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, or Regional and City Planning. Participants benefit from working with distinguished faculty within the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture and can explore interdisciplinary opportunities in fields like Engineering, Geography, and History of Science. Program alumni emerge ready for advanced roles as specialized researchers, academic instructors, or leaders in non-profit organizations.