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The Master of Urban Planning degree trains students to be leaders and innovators in all aspects of urban planning. Students study the traditional elements of urban planning while being immersed in innovative and emerging themes. Students will study normative approaches to social justice, equity, and inclusion in planning practice, data resources, and visualization techniques that are transforming cities, and methods for crafting place-based approaches to societies most pressing issues.

Core Curriculum Values

Social Justice

Data Innovation

Concentrations

Students select from six available Concentrations appropriate to their interests in the planning field. The concentration includes a four-unit gateway course, a four-unit methodology course, and two elective courses.

Arts & Culture

Design of the Built Environment

Economic Development

Environmental Planning & Analysis

Housing & Real Estate Development

Mobility & Transportation Planning

Professional Development

Internships

Studios

Capstone Lab

Urban Planning & Spatial Analysis Professional Development Series

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