The Master of Arts in Urban Planning is a 2 year professional program orientated towards a systematic, creative approach to analyzing and planning neighborhoods, small towns, cities, suburbs, metropolitan areas, regions, and states. While most planners work for government at the state and local level, planners work in the non-profit and private consulting areas as well.
*a previous course in statistics is expected
Student chooses 12 electives from URSI and other departments, with consent of advisor.
The department recommends URBS 697 Internship. GEOG 673 GIS for Planners, is expected for students with no previous GIS training.