Master of Regional and City Planning (Non-Thesis)

Our division values close and extensive contact between students and faculty, our size allows the faculty to dedicate time to each student's success. We also have the ability to focus on each student's interests and work one-on-one to tailor individual courses of study within the curriculum's format. Our rich curriculum emphasizes skills development, with training in the latest computer technologies, and our well-equipped computer laboratories provide an extensive software library. Geographic information systems (ArcView, ArcMap), scanners, GPS receivers, color printers, and plotters are all found in our computer laboratories. Furthermore, our program offers many opportunities to gain practical experience by working in local agencies or with faculty on research projects. Our Master's program comes with concentrations in Physical Planning and in Community and Economic Development, both of which are in high demand in the modern planning environment. Our course materials and projects are focused on relevant, real-world planning issues and events that result in our graduates immediate employability.

Prospective students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required for full admission. However, conditional admission is granted for those students demonstrating ability to succeed in our program beyond simply the GPA measurement tool. Conditional admission may require a limited load of courses, some initial preparatory courses, or language skill preparatory courses. International students must have a minimum score of a 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT). Also, the IELTS is accepted. The minimum score on the IELTS is a 6.5 overall band score.