The Lighting Research Center's Graduate Education Program includes 48 credits of project and course work over four semesters. The first two semesters provide a broad-based education covering the physics of light, lighting technology, human factors, and architectural lighting design. The following semesters involve students in interactive learning with LRC faculty.
Students conclude the program with a leadership seminar and thesis studies.
The Master's of Science in Lighting degree is granted through the School of Architecture, administered by the Lighting Research Center. Upon receipt of the degree, students may enter the lighting profession or may choose to continue with further, more specialized doctoral studies in other Rensselaer schools.