BS Urban & Environmental Planning
- Do you want to make a positive change to your community?
- Are you interested in the land development process?
- Do you want to protect natural resources and open spaces?
- Do you think about the future and how are neighborhoods could be better?
- Do you like working with people?
- Do you like to make plans and communicate ideas?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then a career in planning might be for you!
You will learn about the urban and regional planning profession and develop basic skills in planning analysis in the areas of land use, natural resource protection, housing, transportation and urban design. Many students in this program are able to complement their studies with real-world internship experiences. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in entry-level planning positions in the private, public and non-profit sectors. A number of graduates have pursued graduate study in planning, geography, landscape architecture, and law.
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For more information about this program, please contact:
Planning Program Administrator: Dr. Amy Lynch
Chair, Geography & Planning Department: Dr. Coutu
Curriculum
Be sure to check with your advisor before registering for classes.