This Master's program focuses on the intersection of Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and design, with an emphasis on placekeeping and community-centered design. Students will gain expertise in areas such as Indigenous design methodologies, cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and community development. The program emphasizes the development of collaborative design skills, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of Indigenous perspectives, preparing students for careers in community planning, cultural preservation, and design for Indigenous communities.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Community Planning (Indigenous Communities), Cultural Preservation Specialist, Indigenous Design Consultant, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator, Tribal Government Planning, Museum/Cultural Center Curator, Community Development Specialist, Indigenous Arts Management, (Potentially roles in related tribal governments, cultural organizations, design firms, and non-profit organizations)

- Highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation
- Consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students
- Tempe campus is home to hundreds of degree programs, first-rate research facilities and big sporting events
- Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts