Is the Ecosa Masters Program accredited?
A regional or national accreditation board does not accredit the Ecosa Institute. While some might see this as a weakness, we see it as one of our greatest strengths. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher learning meets acceptable levels of quality. Unfortunately, in order to meet standards set by accreditation boards, colleges and universities have been required to compartmentalize and quantify to the extent that they have evolved highly bureaucratic systems of governance. The result is huge administrative staffs, increased overhead and tuition costs, and unwieldy organizational structures. In contrast, the holistic and highly adaptive structure of the Ecosa Institute enables us to maintain lower tuitions and focus our energy on working at the forefront of sustainable design education. In order to ensure the quality of education at the Ecosa Institute, we solicit student feedback and meet as a core faculty and staff to review and respond to student input on a regular basis. We also offer organizational transparency and welcome all inquiries as we continue to explore options for accreditation that allow us to maintain the integrity of our educational philosophy. Please contact
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Will I be able to get a job after non-accredited study?
The Masters of RE-Design is an authentic educational experience that will help you to define your career path and prepare you with practical experience, skills, and first hand knowledge to succeed. It is important to understand that while many professions do not require accredited degrees, there are exceptions. If you have a specific career path in mind, or would like to be advised on the benefites and limitations of a non-accredited degree, we encourage you to consult with us at
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. Read a recent article against traditional standards of higher education.
Why is it called Regenerative Ecological Design?
Ecosa uses the terms “regenerative” and “ecological” because “sustainable” falls short of describing the impact we intend to create. Sustaining current systems is simply not enough. Regenerative Ecological Design (RE-Design) is design that heals and creates new life using the logic of nature.
How is the Ecosa Masters Program different?
The Ecosa Masters Program is an extraordinary example of a new paradigm for education. The program is designed as knowledge ecology, a complex adaptive system where all individuals are treated equally, information and ideas are abundant and flow freely, and creativity and collaboration are the ultimate measures of success. The goal of the Ecosa RE-Design Masters is to provide graduates with the freedom and the guidance, the knowledge and the practical experience, necessary to have real mastery in their field. Read a call for 21st-century learning.
Which design discipline(s) does Ecosa teach?
Quantum physics theorizes that everything is connected and at Ecosa we know this to be true. Accordingly, we teach whole systems design, which requires an integrative approach and an understanding that nothing exists in isolation. Students may choose to focus in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, graphic design, urban planning, product design, community design, organizational design, permaculture design, industrial design or another defendable design discipline, but are encouraged to maintain a holistic awareness and move freely between disciplines as needed.
How can I use my Masters in Regenerative Ecological Design?
A majority of 21st Century jobs have not yet been created. Graduates of the RE-Design Masters Program will have the skills and experience to adapt to and lead the RE-Design of our rapidly changing and unpredictable job market. Specific career paths will vary greatly from person to person depending on each individual’s background, pre-existing degree(s), and focus during their RE-Design Masters Program. Careers might include consulting, professional design work, entrepreneurship, community development, local government work, non-profit management, and much more. An article about career paths for 21st century designer.
The skills developed during our certificate program have allowed our alumni to pursue a variety of career directions. This is a sampling of the work that our alumni are doing after one semester at the Ecosa Institute:
- Founder and Architect, Tweed Studio
- Co-Founder and Designer, Grounded Design Studio
- Founder and Publisher, Tripple Pundit Green News
- Designer and Builder of Utah's first net-zero energy school, Sego Lily School
- Architectural Designer, South Mountain Company
- Resident at Acorn Intentional Community, operators of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
- Founder and Principal Architect, Shelter Design Studio
- Stewardship Director, The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust
- Sustainability Coordinator, Environmental Outreach and Stewardship Alliance
- Environmental Specialist, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, Architects
- Business Sustainability and Energy Expert, Vanden Brink Consulting
- Farmer’s Market Coordinator, City of Chicago
If you would like more information about potential careers specific to your background, please email
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and an admissions advisor will get in touch with you.
Does Ecosa offer loans or other options for financing?
Yes, you can find more information on our financial aid page.
What if I already completed the Ecosa Total Immersion Semester as an undergraduate?
You are already 25% of the way towards your Masters in RE-Design!
What are some examples of possible thesis projects?
Be creative! Do what excites you. The possibilities are endless and Ecosa faculty will help you with the process of developing a viable project. Here is an example of what one pioneer for the Ecosa Masters program did.
What if I do not have a thesis project in mind?
The Ecosa Institute has an ongoing list of client-based projects and a network of contacts from past and current work. As a student you are welcome to dive deeper into one of these projects or investigate the potential for new projects from our within our network.
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