About Us

The School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) is jointly administered by the  College of Agriculture and Natural Resources  and the  College of Social Science  at Michigan State University. It consists of four separately accredited programs: Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Urban & Regional Planning, as well as the National Charrette Institute, a training, outreach and research unit. Under the leadership of school director  Dr. Jun-Hyun Kim, faculty and staff strive for providing a quality educational experience for students in these fields related to the built environment, and encouraging the creativity and innovation that drive these industries. 

 

Message from the Director

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Dr. Jun-Hyun Kim
Professor and Director
 

Welcome to the School of Planning, Design, and Construction (SPDC) at Michigan State University. Our school is committed to creating sustainable, healthy, and innovative solutions for built, natural, and virtual environments.

SPDC offers nine degree pathways from Bachelor's to Ph.D., including five professionally accredited programs, with over 550 undergraduate and 75 graduate students. Our interdisciplinary educational approach prepares students to tackle real-world challenges with innovative, sustainable, and inclusive solutions.

Interdisciplinary scholarly activities are at the core of our academic endeavors, fostering a community engaged in cutting-edge research and application. Our 45 world-class faculty members are dedicated to guiding students through rigorous academic programs that not only boast impressive job placement rates but also empower graduates to make significant contributions to their communities and the wider world. This effort is bolstered by our partnership with the National Charrette Institute, enhancing our commitment to community engagement.

Join us on this transformative educational journey, where you will push the boundaries of traditional education and emerge as a leader ready to innovate and impact the planning, design, and construction of future sustainable environments. For more detailed information about our school's mission, vision, and programs, please contact us at spdc@msu.edu or visit us to explore your educational and research opportunities.

 

 

School Vision

We collaborate to create sustainable and healthy built, natural, and virtual environments.

 

School Mission

We advance the knowledge, prepare innovative leaders, and support the practice of planning, design, and construction.

 

 

Core Values

 

  • We pursue academic excellence.
  • We nurture a culture of respect, trust, support, and empowerment.
  • We value interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.

 

Programs

 

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