Graduate Program in Architectural Acoustics at the School of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Abstract

Established in 1998, the Graduate Program in Architectural Acoustics at Rensselaer’s School of Architecture has grown rapidly. The program offers both masters and doctoral degrees in a stimulating academic and research atmosphere. Applicants come from a variety of disciplines, including those with bachelor-level degrees (B. Arch., B.S., or B.A.) in Architecture, Music, Engineering, Audio/Recording Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Acoustics, Electronic Media, Theater Technology, or related fields. The core curricula include Architectural Acoustics, Sonics Research Laboratory, Engineering Acoustics, Applied Psychoacoustics, and Communication Acoustics. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 65 masters degrees and four doctorates. A majority of the program’s graduates have developed careers in acoustics consulting. The emphasis of the program’s curricula, its preparation for serving architectural acoustics consultants and professionals, and the research strategy at both the MS and Ph.D. degree levels will be presented.